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  • Actors: Christina Ricci, Steve Buscemi, Kathleen Chalfant, Laura Linney, Peter Fonda
  • Directors: Moisés Kaufman
  • Writers: Andy Paris, Kelli Simpkins, Amanda Gronich, Barbara Pitts, Greg Pierotti
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: HBO Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 25 Jun 2002
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000067D0Y
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 134,581 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Even though The Laramie Project has been edited down from almost three hours (the original length of the play) to a lean 96 minutes, the harrowing nature of the subject matter--the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard--and the clarity of the voices of the inhabitants of Laramie, Wyoming, give this film a remarkable emotional power. The Laramie Project was created from over 200 interviews conducted with Laramie residents before, during, and after the trials of the two boys who killed Shepard; the interviews create an amazing cross-section of American views on homosexuality, religion, class, privacy, and so much more besides. Even though it features an all-star cast--Steve Buscemi, Janeane Garofalo, Christina Ricci, Peter Fonda, and Laura Linney are only a few of the recognisable faces--the material has not been glamorised and the performances are both honest and intimate. Even abbreviated, it's a remarkable piece of work. --Bret Fetzer

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see!, 29 Dec 2003
This review is from: The Laramie Project [VHS] [2001] (VHS Tape)
Having heard about this film through film magazines I decided I would give it a go. And i wasnt disappointed! The film is beautifully done with an ensemble cast as impressive as any major Hollywood film (I'm thinking Magnolia).

We never meet the victim, Matthew Shepherd, but we learn so much about him. We follow his last days on the earth, from visiting a bar through to his remaining hours. Actors play the residents of Laramie, who talk about their experiences and thoughts of the murder. Interwoven into the story are real life news broadcasts from the time of the murder which hit home the reality of this story.

I defy anyone to watch this and not feel a little emotional. Top marks goes to the scene in the courtroom where Shepherd's dad talks to the jury. This scene will bring a tear to even the most cynical of eyes!

Watch this, enjoy this, and think about it. Films like this do not come around too often!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, 10 Sep 2005
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This review is from: The Laramie Project [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
This film really touched me, it was really well done and it's such an effective method, we never meet Matthew yet through the expieriences and emotions conveyed by all the other characters you learn so much about him and his take on life. I recommend this film very highly and for those who are expecting it to be violent, you never see any images of Matthew beaten etc. which I think is what makes this film so wonderful, that it doesn't try and shock you into thinking about the case, it does that well enough through the powerful emotions and stories told.

http://www.matthewsplace.com/index.htm Something to have a look at if you want to follow up your knowledge.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Tough stuff, 27 Aug 2003
By maz (Worcester, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Laramie Project [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
As long as you're human, you can't help but be touched by the events surrounding the making of this film.
In 1998, Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten and left for dead. Five days later he died, and Laramie bacame one of the most talked about towns in America - the reason - Matthew was gay.
The beauty of the Laramie Project is that it doesn't focus on the murder of Matthew itself, but on the aftermath, and the lives of those left confused by events they thought could never happen in their town.
Stunning performances by a talented cast as well as some actual news footage make this film compelling viewing. I came away both horrified and touched by the senselessness and beauty of human nature, a theme this film juxtaposes effortlessly.
The Laramie Project is tough viewing, but definitely worth making time for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Distressing Masterpiece
The Laramie Project is an awakening and significant film. It concentrates on the true story of Matthew Shepard, a young homosexual man murdered for his sexuality by two boys of... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by Ms. S. A. Pinkus

5.0 out of 5 stars "I guess I didn't understand the magnitude with which some people hate"
"The Laramie Project" is an adaptation of the play of the same name, written by Moises Kaufman and based on the interviews he and his group had in 1998 with many of Laramie's... Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Bel Alcat

4.0 out of 5 stars i want to give it 5 stars BUT.....
As a gay man who was totally horrified by what happened to poor Matthew Shepphard I feel duty bound to give this a 5. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2005 by M. Notman

4.0 out of 5 stars A touching and deeply moving film.
The style and compassion of this film is very simple and heartfelt. Following a group of actors who go to Laramie to talk to the people who had been touch by this tragic insodent,... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by pure_bird

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