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The Laramie Project (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Laramie Project' is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Moiss Kaufman and starring Nestor Carbonell, Christina Ricci, Dylan Baker, Terry Kinney, and Lou Ann Wright. Based on the play of the same name, the film tells the story of the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and was first broadcast on HBO in March 2002.
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Reception
Matt Roush of 'TV Guide' praised the film for "elevating Shepard's murder to a higher crossroads of journalism and theatricality." Roush singled out the film's cast, and its "original" and "unique investigation", likening its focus on Nestor Carbonell's Kaufman to Truman Capote making himself the star of 'In Cold Blood'. Roush also noted the film's emotional range and its examination of homophobia, saying that it could "enlighten" viewers.Matt Roush. "The Lost Boy: Revisiting the Shepard Tragedy" 'TV Guide'; March 9, 2002
Awards
See also
* 'Anatomy of a Hate Crime'
* 'The Matthew Shepard Story'
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