The Laramie Project is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Moisés Kaufman and starring Nestor Carbonell, Christina Ricci, Dylan Baker, Terry Kinney, and Lou Ann Wright. Based on the play of the same name, the film tells the story of the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and was first broadcast on HBO in March 2002.
| The Laramie Project | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Based on | The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman Tectonic Theater Project |
| Screenplay by | Moisés Kaufman |
| Directed by | Moisés Kaufman |
| Starring | Nestor Carbonell Christina Ricci Dylan Baker Terry Kinney Lou Ann Wright |
| Music by | Peter Golub |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Declan Baldwin |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
| Editor | Brian A. Kates |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Production companies | Good Machine HBO Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | January 10, 2002 |
Cast
edit- Nestor Carbonell as Moisés Kaufman
- Christina Ricci as Romaine Patterson
- Dylan Baker as Rulon Stacey
- Terry Kinney as Dennis Shepard
- Lou Ann Wright as Judy Shepard
- Mark Webber as Aaron McKinney
- Laura Linney as Sherry Johnson
- Peter Fonda as Dr. Cantwore
- Jeremy Davies as Jedadiah Schultz
- Camryn Manheim as Rebecca Hillicker
- Andy Paris as Stephen Belber
- Grant Varjas as Greg Pierotti
- Kelli Simpkins as Leigh Fondakowski
- Clea DuVall as Amanda Gronich
- James Murtaugh as Reverend Fred Phelps
- Frances Sternhagen as Marge Murray
- Michael Emerson as Reverend
- Summer Phoenix as Jen Malmskog
- Margo Martindale as Trish Steger
- Steve Buscemi as Doc O'Connor
- Greg Pierotti as Jon Peacock
- Janeane Garofalo as Catherine Connolly
- John McAdams as Jonas Slonaker
- Joshua Jackson as Matt Galloway
- Ben Foster as Aaron Kreifels
- Amy Madigan as Officer Reggie Flutty
- Tom Bower as Father Roger Schmit
- Clancy Brown as Rob Debree
- Kathleen Chalfant as Female Rancher
- Bill Irwin as Harry Woods
- Lois Smith as Lucy Thompson
Reception
editMatt Roush of TV Guide praised the film for "elevating Shepard's murder to a higher crossroads of journalism and theatricality." Roush singled out the film's cast, and its "original" and "unique investigation", likening its focus on Nestor Carbonell's Kaufman to Truman Capote making himself the star of In Cold Blood. Roush also noted the film's emotional range and its examination of homophobia, saying that it could "enlighten" viewers.[1]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002
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Berlin International Film Festival | First Movie Award | Moisés Kaufman | Won | [2] |
| Gotham Awards | Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award) | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Humanitas Prize | 90 Minute or Longer Network or Syndicated Television | Won | [4] | ||
| National Board of Review Awards | Best Film Made for Cable TV | Won | [5] | ||
| Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated | [6] | ||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Amy Madigan | Nominated | |||
| Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | ||||
| Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | ||||
| Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | ||||
| Best Editing in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | ||||
| Outfest | Outstanding Artistic Achievement | Moisés Kaufman | Won | [2] | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Television Movie | Ross Katz, Anne Carey, Ted Hope, Peter Cane, Roy Gabay, and Declan Baldwin |
Nominated | [7] | |
| Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Movie | Moisés Kaufman | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or Movie | Stephen Belber, Leigh Fondakowski, Amanda Gronich, Moisés Kaufman, Jeffrey LaHoste, John McAdams, Andy Paris, Greg Pierotti, Barbara Pitts, Kelli Simpkins, and Stephen Wangh |
Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Ann Goulder | Nominated | |||
2003
|
GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Television Movie | Won | [2] | |
| Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | Best Hair Styling – Television Mini-Series/Movie of the Week | Roseanne Reid and Tanya Barnes-Jones |
Nominated | [8] | |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television |
Ross Katz, Anne Carey, Ted Hope, and Declan Baldwin |
Nominated | [9] | |
| Satellite Awards | Best Television Film | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Jeremy Davies | Nominated | |||
| Terry Kinney | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Frances Sternhagen | Nominated | |||
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Matt Roush. "The Lost Boy: Revisiting the Shepard Tragedy" TV Guide; March 9, 2002
- ^ a b c "The Laramie Project (2002)". MUBI. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Past Recipients of 2002". Gotham Awards. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Past Winners & Nominees". Humanitas Prize. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "2002 Award Winners". National Board of Review. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "6th Annual TV Awards (2001-02)". Online Film & Television Association. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "The Laramie Project". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Jill Feiwell (January 22, 2003). "Stylist noms announced". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave (January 16, 2003). "Big pix click with PGA". Variety. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ "International Press Academy website – 2003 7th Annual SATELLITE Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on February 1, 2008.
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