Join Dennis Shepard, filmmaker Michele Josue, and the Matthew Shepard Foundation for an evening celebrating the theatrical release of the critically acclaimed documentary, Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine.
Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine follows director Michele Josue, a close friend of Matt's, as she travels to pivotal locations in Shepard's life, interviewing other friends and family members, and gaining insight into the beautiful life and devastating loss of Matthew Shepard.
While we've co...
Join Dennis Shepard, filmmaker Michele Josue, and the Matthew Shepard Foundation for an evening celebrating the theatrical release of the critically acclaimed documentary, Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine.
Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine follows director Michele Josue, a close friend of Matt's, as she travels to pivotal locations in Shepard's life, interviewing other friends and family members, and gaining insight into the beautiful life and devastating loss of Matthew Shepard.
While we've come a long way in the last sixteen years, LGBT inequality and hate crimes are still very real today, and part of Matt's story are unfortunately still very much a part of young people's realities. Though framed through a very personal lens, Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine tells a universal story that highlights the responsibility we have now to make sure young around the world are not at risk of falling victim to the same story ending Matt was.
Our evening premiere party will be held at Flaming Saddles, located at 8811 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, CA. Tickets are $50 and include two drink tickets if purchased in advance. Tickets will be available at the door for $60. Doors open at 6pm with remarks by Dennis Shepard and Michele Josue at 7:30pm.