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Lead Performances: Steve Buscemi, Janeane Garofalo, Laura Linney, Camryn Manheim and Matthew Shepard...; Writer: Moises Kaufman; Director: Moises Kaufman; Genre: Drama

Based on interviews and official records, this play traces the tragic story of Matthew Shepard, the 21-year-old student beaten to death because he was gay. The eight actors -- who also conducted the interviews -- treat theater as journalism. They bend over backward to be objective. And that robs the play of the anger it needs. But this is a compelling and important story. Just the facts are enough to move you to tears. B


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Posted Jun 02, 2000
 

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