Dear Jesse

Foreshadowing the Trump era, Dear Jesse is a gay filmmaker's "letter" to anti-gay senator Jesse Helms. Shot during his final senate campaign, the film features Helms fans and foes, plus an interview with Matthew Shepard, the gay college student whose murder captured the world's attention. Both funny and deeply moving, the film received Emmy, GLAAD, Gotham and Independent Spirit Award nominations.
IMDb 7.11 h 23 min1997X-Ray13+
Arthouse•Special Interest•Documentary
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Tim Kirkman
Producers
Mary Beth MannGill Holland
Cast
Tim KirkmanJesse HelmsAllan GurganusLee SmithJaki Shelton GreeneMitch SimpsonMatthew ShepardMike NelsonPatsy ClarkEloise VaughnHal CrowtherGene PriceJerry Kirkman
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Tim Kirkman
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