Jason Sarlanis is the president of Turner Networks, Investigation Discovery (ID) and Hln, linear and streaming. The two-hour documentary special “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime” airs Monday, Oct. 9, at 9 p.m. Et on ID (ahead of the 25th anniversary of Shepard’s death on Oct. 12).
Last week, I was sitting in a conference room at our Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Burbank presenting a PowerPoint for an ID all-hands meeting. As a network suit, it’s one of the “suit-ier” things I do. After recapping our third-quarter ratings momentum and reminding the team to sign up for our annual Volunteer Day, I shared a clip from our forthcoming documentary special, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” While the two-minute clip played, any artifice of a corporate suit disappeared and I immediately reverted to being a closeted teenager in the ’90s, my eyes welling up with...
Last week, I was sitting in a conference room at our Warner Bros. Discovery offices in Burbank presenting a PowerPoint for an ID all-hands meeting. As a network suit, it’s one of the “suit-ier” things I do. After recapping our third-quarter ratings momentum and reminding the team to sign up for our annual Volunteer Day, I shared a clip from our forthcoming documentary special, “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” While the two-minute clip played, any artifice of a corporate suit disappeared and I immediately reverted to being a closeted teenager in the ’90s, my eyes welling up with...
- 10/9/2023
- by Jason Sarlanis
- Variety Film + TV
On Monday, October 9, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air a documentary titled “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.” This documentary revisits the tragic events of twenty-five years ago when Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and brutally beaten. His story shook the nation and sparked a widespread outcry for hate crimes protections.
The documentary serves as a solemn reminder that the battle against hate and discrimination continues in America. It highlights the importance of addressing hate crimes and the devastating consequences they can have on individuals and their communities.
The program takes a factual approach, offering a glimpse into the history of this hate crime and its impact on society. It aims to raise awareness about the ongoing fight against hate and prejudice, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to combat discrimination and violence.
If you’re interested in understanding the significance of hate crimes protections...
The documentary serves as a solemn reminder that the battle against hate and discrimination continues in America. It highlights the importance of addressing hate crimes and the devastating consequences they can have on individuals and their communities.
The program takes a factual approach, offering a glimpse into the history of this hate crime and its impact on society. It aims to raise awareness about the ongoing fight against hate and prejudice, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to combat discrimination and violence.
If you’re interested in understanding the significance of hate crimes protections...
- 10/2/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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