The Laramie Project (film)

The Laramie Project is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Moisés 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.

The Laramie Project
DVD cover
Based onThe Laramie Project
by Moisés Kaufman
Tectonic Theater Project
Screenplay byMoisés Kaufman
Directed byMoisés Kaufman
StarringNestor Carbonell
Christina Ricci
Dylan Baker
Terry Kinney
Lou Ann Wright
Music byPeter Golub
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerDeclan Baldwin
CinematographyTerry Stacey
EditorBrian A. Kates
Running time97 minutes
Production companiesGood Machine
HBO Films
DistributorHBO
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseJanuary 10, 2002 (2002-01-10)
External links
Website

Cast

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.[1]

Awards
YearAwardCategoryRecipient
2002Berlin International Film FestivalFirst Movie Award — Special MentionMoisés Kaufman
Humanitas Prize90 Minute or Longer Network CategoryMoisés Kaufman
L.A. OutfestSpecial Programming Committee Award for Outstanding Artistic AchievementMoisés Kaufman
National Board of Review, USANBR Award, Best Film Made for Cable TV
2003GLAAD Media AwardsOutstanding Television Movie

See also

Notes
  1. Matt Roush. "The Lost Boy: Revisiting the Shepard Tragedy" TV Guide; March 9, 2002
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