The Laramie Project (film) explained
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.
Reception
Matt 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
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | First Movie Award | | | [2] |
| Gotham Awards | Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award) | | [3] |
| Humanitas Prize | 90 Minute or Longer Network or Syndicated Television | | [4] |
| National Board of Review Awards | Best Film Made for Cable TV | | [5] |
| Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Amy Madigan | |
| Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | |
| Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | |
| Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | |
| Best Editing in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | |
| Outfest | Outstanding Artistic Achievement | Moisés Kaufman | | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Ross Katz,
Anne Carey,
Ted Hope,
Peter Cane,
Roy Gabay,
and Declan Baldwin | | [7] |
| Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Moisés Kaufman | |
| Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Stephen Belber,
Leigh Fondakowski,
Amanda Gronich,
Moisés Kaufman,
Jeffrey LaHoste,
John McAdams,
Andy Paris,
Greg Pierotti,
Barbara Pitts,
Kelli Simpkins,
and Stephen Wangh | |
| Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Ann Goulder | |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Television Movie | | |
| Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | Best Hair Styling – Television Mini-Series/Movie of the Week | Roseanne Reid and
Tanya Barnes-Jones | | [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 | | [9] |
| Satellite Awards | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | | [10] |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or
Motion Picture Made for Television | Jeremy Davies | |
| Terry Kinney | |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or
Motion Picture Made for Television | Frances Sternhagen | | |
See also
Notes and References
- Matt Roush. "The Lost Boy: Revisiting the Shepard Tragedy" TV Guide; March 9, 2002
- Web site: The Laramie Project (2002) . . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: Past Recipients of 2002 . . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: Past Winners & Nominees . . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: 2002 Award Winners . . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: 6th Annual TV Awards (2001-02) . Online Film & Television Association . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: The Laramie Project . . July 30, 2024.
- Web site: Stylist noms announced . Jill Feiwell . January 22, 2003 . . November 14, 2019.
- Web site: McNary . Dave . Big pix click with PGA . September 22, 2017 . . January 16, 2003 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170923130934/http://variety.com/2003/film/features/big-pix-click-with-pga-1117878879/ . September 23, 2017 . live.
- Web site: International Press Academy website – 2003 7th Annual SATELLITE Awards . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080201175700/http://www.pressacademy.com/satawards/awards2003.shtml . February 1, 2008.
