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Matthew Shepard Doco Seeks Funds

Matthew ShepardFilmmaker Michele Josue is seeking funds through a Kickstarter campaign to help complete and distribute a film about her friend Matthew Shepard.

Fifteen years ago in October 1998 Shepard was murdered in a violent crime because of his sexuality. His death lead to the creation of the play ‘The Laramie Project’ and the introduction of hate crime laws in the USA in 2009.

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Read more about Matthew Shepard, watch a sneak peek of the documentary below and head to the team’s Kickstarter page to help them release the film.

Teaser v2: Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine from Michele Josue on Vimeo.

 

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