Anatomy of a Hate Crime

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Director

Tim Hunter

Featured Cast

Cy Carter

Matthew Shepard

Brendan Fletcher

Aaron McKinney

Ian Somerhalder

Russell Henderson

Busy Philipps

Chasity Pasley

Amanda Fuller

Kristen Price