Anatomy of a Hate Crime (2001)

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 (37)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Cy Carter

Matthew Shepard

Brendan Fletcher

Aaron McKinney

Ian Somerhalder

Russell Henderson

Busy Philipps

Chasity Pasley

Amanda Fuller

Kristen Price

Gabrielle Miller

Kara Dupree

Richard Stroh

Carter Grey

Timothy Webber

Officer Slade

David Haysom

Barrett Cooper

G

Grant Linneberg

Ofc. John Ryan

Carrie Schiffler

Officer Vicky Reese

A

Andy Maton

Professor Tilden

John Innes

Judge Kramer

K

Karen Barker

Counselor

Kevin McNulty

Carl Manzani

Chris Enright

Wayne Barnes

J

Jane Sowerby

Roxanne Du Bois

R

Rainer Kahl

Justin Clowes

Doug MacLeod

Darren Fox

Valerie Planche

Russell's Aunt

E

Eric Johnson

Bud Spencer

J

James Baker

Rooter

K

Ken Roberts

Colonel Ed

Jeff Gladstone

Whirlwind Walter

M

Michelle Armeneau

Older Woman

B

Barbara Kozicki

Gabrielle

Matthew Currie Holmes

Jay

C

Chris Manyluk

Trucker

D

Darius de Andrade

Chascarillo

A

Andrew Stephenson

Cowboy

A

Aaron Goettel

Public Defender

P

Paul Spence

Man of Bike

D

Derek Flores

Townie

Terry Lawrence

Construction Boss

V

Valerie Pearson

Martha

J

James Tyce

Paul Dupree

M

Michael Matthew Barker

Police Officer MacCosham

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