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Love, Scott is a Canadian documentary directed by Laura Marie Wayne that profiles Scott Jones, a gay man from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, who became paraplegic after an anti-gay attack in 2013. The film recounts the events of October 12, 2013, when Jones was stabbed by Shane Matheson, who was later sentenced to 10 years in prison. The documentary captures Jones's recovery and his efforts to combat homophobia through initiatives like the Don't Be Afraid campaign and his role as grand marshal of the 2014 Halifax Pride parade.
By 2018, Jones was a music student in Toronto, and the film focuses on his quest for forgiveness towards his attacker and the police for their handling of the case. It also emphasizes his commitment to using choral music as a means of healing and promoting social change. The film premiered at the BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival in March 2018 and received the Jury Prize for Best Canadian Feature at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival in May 2018.
Why Watch
- •Meet Scott Jones, a survivor of an anti-gay attack.
- •Find out how music aids in healing and social change.
- •See the impact of the Don't Be Afraid campaign.
Did You Know
•Scott Jones was stabbed on October 12, 2013, in New Glasgow.
•Shane Matheson, the attacker, received a 10-year prison sentence in June 2014.
•Jones was selected as the grand marshal of the 2014 Halifax Pride parade.
•The film premiered at BFI Flare in March 2018 and Hot Docs in April.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ advocacyTrue crime storiesCanadian cinema