Overview

This MTV film dramatizes the horrific hate-crime killing of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in Wyoming. In 1998, Shepard, a gay college student, was savagely beaten by Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, who left their victim to die. Flashbacks paint a picture of Shepard's life and provide insight into why the killers, who initially set out to rob the young man, would commit such a brutal murder.

Cast

Cy Carter, Brendan Fletcher, Ian Somerhalder, Busy Philipps, Amanda Fuller, Gabrielle Miller, Richard Stroh, Timothy Webber

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What is "Anatomy of a Hate Crime" about?

This MTV film dramatizes the horrific hate-crime killing of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in Wyoming. In 1998, Shepard, a gay college student, was savagely beaten by Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, who left their victim to die. Flashbacks paint a picture of Shepard's life and provide insight into why the killers, who initially set out to rob the young man, would commit such a brutal murder.

When was "Anatomy of a Hate Crime" released?

Anatomy of a Hate Crime was released in 2001.

Who stars in "Anatomy of a Hate Crime"?

The cast includes Cy Carter, Brendan Fletcher, Ian Somerhalder, Busy Philipps.

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