When watching this movie, it is important to remember that the original script was written for a stage production. The Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, interviewed the residents, and wrote a three act play from these interviews. This play has been performed all over the country at professional and school theaters alike and has received rave reviews.
The movie, therefore, is based on the play - so it is not a conventional movie. It is essentially a re-enacted documentary. The movie is done like this because the play is actually a series of monologues and short dialogues taken from the interviews - it does not flow from scene to scene but instead is presented in "moments" that are not in chronological order and are mixed together to give the play an overall feel. The movie does the same thing. So you are not going to get a story with a plot. You're going to get a slice of life.
This is an amazing movie. It is unique in the way it is presented and the issues it addresses. I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.
The movie, therefore, is based on the play - so it is not a conventional movie. It is essentially a re-enacted documentary. The movie is done like this because the play is actually a series of monologues and short dialogues taken from the interviews - it does not flow from scene to scene but instead is presented in "moments" that are not in chronological order and are mixed together to give the play an overall feel. The movie does the same thing. So you are not going to get a story with a plot. You're going to get a slice of life.
This is an amazing movie. It is unique in the way it is presented and the issues it addresses. I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.