Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine

MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE is a powerful feature documentary about Matthew Shepard, the gay man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history. Directed by Michele Josue, a close friend of Shepard's, the film revisits the shocking case with never-before-seen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about Shepard's all-too-brief life.

  • Bonus Materials

    The Bonus Materials Package gives you all the bonus content included on the Deluxe Edition at a discounted price! If you already own a copy of "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" and want to learn more, this is the perfect package for you!

    Includes
    -Official Film Trailer
    -Film Teaser #2
    -Dennis Shepard's Statement to the Court
    -Judy Shepard's Speech at the Matthew Shepard Foundation Gala
    -Rulon Stacey: Bonus Interview Footage
    -Undersheriff Rob DeBree: Bonus Footage
    -Matthew Shepard Foundation Short Film: "Combating Hate & Bullying in Lexington, Kentucky"
    -Official "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" Poster Artwork
    -"I AM" sign template
    -Collection of Essays, Letters and Remembrances by Matt Shepard's Friends

  • Deluxe Edition

    Includes the full-length feature documentary along with several bonus videos and materials. Please see below for details.

    Deluxe Edition
    -"Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" Theatrical Version (TRT 89 minutes)
    -Official Film Trailer
    -Film Teaser #2
    -Dennis Shepard's Statement to the Court
    -Judy Shepard's Speech at the Matthew Shepard Foundation Gala
    -Rulon Stacey: Bonus Interview Footage
    -Undersheriff Rob DeBree: Bonus Footage
    -Matthew Shepard Foundation Short Film: "Combating Hate & Bullying in Lexington, Kentucky"
    -Official "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" Poster Artwork
    -"I AM" sign template
    -A Collection of Essays, Letters and Remembrances by Matt Shepard's Friends

  • Standard Edition

    Includes the full-length award-winning feature documentary "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine," the personal story of a young man's life and legacy.

    "A tender reconstruction of personal loss." -The New York Times
    "Long-in-coming doc offers an intensely personal look behind the headlines." - Hollywood Reporter
    "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine is a moving eulogy to a life lost but not forgotten." - Indiewire
    "A great documentary...This film doesn't just revisit an atrocity, it moves through it, and finds meaning in it." - RogerEbert.com

    Not Rated
    TRT 89 minutes