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The Laramie project, HBO Films presents ; a Good Machine production in association with Cane/Gabay Productions ; directed by Moisés Kaufman ; written by Moisés Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project ; produced by Declan Baldwin

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MPAA rating: Unrated; adult content

The Laramie project

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HBO Films presents ; a Good Machine production in association with Cane/Gabay Productions ; directed by Moisés Kaufman ; written by Moisés Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project ; produced by Declan Baldwin

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Alan Lashier memorial, 2007

"This film is based on transcripts of over 200 interviews with the people of Laramie, Wyoming."--Title screens. In October 1998, 21 year-old Matthew Shepard had been found savagely beaten, tied to a fence, and left to die. National media attention made his case a cause célèbre, and a month later, off Broadway writer-director Moisés Kaufman and Tectonic Theatre (his collaborating actors) arrived. They succeeded in interviewing a wide range of relevant persons, from those who knew Shepard or knew the accused to police, university, and hospital personnel and community members. Then they wrote a play

Arriving in Laramie -- Remembering Matthew -- Wyoming queer -- Karaoke night -- Statement of facts -- Media coverage -- "What were you thinking?" -- Exposed to HIV -- Nationwide vigil -- Gay lifestyle -- Parade tag -- Religious perspective -- Funeral -- State vs. Russell Henderson -- Guardian angels -- State vs. Aaron McKinney -- Sparkling lights -- End credits

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