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.
Dog Valley (2020)
Directed by Dave Lindsay
Genres - Crime, Documentary, History, Mystery-Suspense |
Release Date - Jul 10, 2020 |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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1988 Kidnapping, Brutal Crime, Gay College Student, Hate Crime, Hate Crimes Legislation, Impact On Community, Modern Hate Crimes, Mormon Community, Murder, Rape, Southern Utah, Torture, Victim Legacy
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Dog Valley
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