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 | |
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Based on | The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman Tectonic Theater Project |
Screenplay by | Moisés Kaufman |
Directed by | Moisés Kaufman |
Starring | Nestor Carbonell Christina Ricci Dylan Baker Terry Kinney Lou Ann Wright |
Music by | Peter Golub |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Declan Baldwin |
Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
Editor | Brian A. Kates |
Running time | 97 minutes |
Production companies | Good Machine HBO Films |
Original release | |
Network | HBO |
Release | January 10, 2002 |
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.
Year | Award | Category | Recipient |
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2002 | Berlin International Film Festival | First Movie Award — Special Mention | Moisés Kaufman |
Humanitas Prize | 90 Minute or Longer Network Category | Moisés Kaufman | |
L.A. Outfest | Special Programming Committee Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement | Moisés Kaufman | |
National Board of Review, USA | NBR Award, Best Film Made for Cable TV | ||
2003 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Television Movie |
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