The Laramie Project
I just finished watching The Laramie Project, a film based off of a play made about the butal attack on Laramie, Wyoming resident Matthew Shepard.
“Matthew Shepard became a symbol of the damage caused by hatred and homophobia when his brutal murder became a front page headline across the nation. This cable original movie is based on the Tectonic Theater’s play about the incident and was written for the screen and directed by one of the original authors, Moises Kaufman. Kaufman uses a documentary style including interviews with local residents both horrified by the murderers’ actions as well as those who are more opposed to homosexuality.” – taken from rottentomatoes
Just after finishing the film I Googled Matthew Shepard, and recognized his face. An Foundation was established in his memory by his parents. Here is a link and a few snippets from their site if anyone is interested in learning more about what happened or ways to contribute to their goals.
http://www.matthewshepard.org/
OUR MISSION
To support diversity programs in education and to help youth organizations establish environments where young people can feel safe and be themselves.
OUR VISION
To educate and enlighten others on the importance of diversity, understanding, compassion, acceptance and respect. Everyone must participate in developing solutions to problems that are rooted in ignorance and hatred.
OUR GOAL
To replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance.
I hope that within my lifetime I get to see their goals achieved.
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