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Oct 09, 2023
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The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime (2023)

Twenty-five years ago, Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten. Days later, the unthinkable happened and his death sparked a national outcry for hate crimes protections. Today, his story is a dark reminder that the fight against hate continues.

Category

Documentary Crime

Country

United States of America

Companies

Lion Television

Matthew Shepard

Self

Judy Shepard

Self

Adam Lambert

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Self

Eric Marcus

Self

Andrew Rannells

Self

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