Murdered for Being Different
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Murdered for Being Different

In 2006 teenagers Sophie Lancaster and Rob Maltby are attracted to each other by their shared Goth appearance. However in a small Lancashire town thei...r unusual looks and piercings invite hostility. A year later they are lured to a skateboard park and set upon by a gang of thugs, purely because they look different. Michael Gorman does not join in the attack and, feeling guilty for not intervening, rings for an ambulance, attracting the attention of dogged policewoman Steph Farley, anxious to arrest the culprits whilst he is under pressure from the other boys to say nothing. When Sophie dies of her injuries it becomes a murder case and Michael is forced to tell Steph the truth about what happened. Show More

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apparent that the attack was a hate crime, targeting Sophie and Rob for their goth appearance. The community is shocked and outraged as the news spreads, and people begin to question the prejudices and intolerance that led to such a tragic outcome.

As the investigation unfolds, the police arrest several members of the gang responsible for the attack. The movie delves into the lives of the perpetrators, exploring their backgrounds and the factors that contributed to their involvement in the assault. It also portrays the immense grief and loss experienced by Sophie's family and friends, as they struggle to come to terms with the senseless violence that robbed them of their loved one.

Committed to justice, Detective Steph Farley relentlessly pursues the case, determined to bring all those responsible to trial. However, she faces challenges along the way, as witnesses are hesitant to come forward and the community tries to reconcile with the harsh reality of the hate crime that occurred in their midst.

Based on a true story, Murdered for Being Different is a powerful and emotionally charged film that highlights the devastating consequences of prejudice and intolerance. It serves as a reminder of the importance of acceptance and understanding, and the need to stand up against hate in all its forms.

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