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Dear Jesse

1998 · Movie · 83 min · ★ 4.8

Documentary

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.

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Details
Years
1998
Release date
1998-10-10
Language
English
Runtime
83 min
TMDB rating
4.8/10 (6 votes)

Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Kirkman