Synopsis
Dog Valley is a feature-length documentary film about the 1988 kidnapping, torture, rape and murder of gay college student, Gordon Church. Set in a rural Mormon community in Southern Utah, Dog Valley examines one of the most brutal hate crimes in the United States. It explores the life of the victim and his legacy, and delves into the minds of the killers, Michael Archuleta and Lance Wood. It also shows the crimes’ impact on the community and modern-day hate crimes legislation.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2021 (Limited) by Gravitas Ventures |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1980s, Set in Utah, Hate Crime, Mormons, Tortured as Punishment |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Concert/Performance |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Studio A Properties, Avalanche Entertainment |
| Languages: | English |