A 14-year-old boy shot his openly gay classmate twice in the back of the head during class in Oxnard, California, in February 2008.
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A 14-year-old boy shot his openly gay classmate twice in the back of the head during class in Oxnard, California, in February 2008.
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In a middle school classroom in Oxnard, California, 15-year-old Larry King was shot by his classmate Brandon McInerney on February 12, 2008. King, who was openly gay, died two days later. Director Marta Cunningham spent five years documenting the case, attending court hearings and gathering over 350 hours of footage. The film addresses the media portrayal of King, the legal proceedings against McInerney, and the societal issues of bullying and intolerance in schools. HBO aired the documentary in 2013.
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- Meet Lawrence King, a bold cross-dressing teen.
- See the courtroom drama of Brandon McInerney's trial.
- Find out how media misrepresented King's story.
Did You Know
- Marta Cunningham spent five years making Valentine Road.
- Lawrence King was shot in his middle school classroom in 2008.
- Cunningham accumulated over 350 hours of footage for the film.
- The documentary was nominated for two Emmys at the 35th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
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Who directed the documentary Valentine Road?
Valentine Road was directed by Marta Cunningham.
What year was Lawrence King murdered?
Lawrence King was murdered in 2008.
How long is the documentary Valentine Road?
Valentine Road has a duration of 89 minutes.
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