Here is the summary from MTV.com

The Matthew Shepard murder...

"Anatomy of a Hate Crime" is the story behind the vicious attack and murder of 21-year-old gay college student Matthew Shepard. Following "Anatomy of a Hate Crime," at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, MTV News goes live when John Norris, one of Matthew's close friends, and an expert from GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) talk about how discrimination and hate affect youth today. Following the MTV News special, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, watch history in the making when MTV airs 17 commercial-free hours of celebrities reading accounts of hundreds of hate crime incidents from across the country. Take action by visiting FightForYourRights.MTV.com! Anatomy of a Hate Crime launches MTV's year-long Fight For Your Rights:Take a Stand Against Discrimination campaign. Beginning January 10th, 10 p.m. ET/PT, FightForYourRights.MTV.com will become the number one online destination to learn HOW to Take a Stand.

Directed by...........Tim Hunter

Cast (in credits order)
Chris Enright .... Wayne Barnes
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Cy Carter .... Matthew Shepard
Brendan Fletcher .... Aaron McKinney
Amanda Fuller .... Kristen Price
Aaron Goettel .... Public Defender
John Innes .... Judge Kramer
Rainer Kahl .... Justin Clowes
Doug McLeod .... Darren Fox
Kevin McNulty .... Carl Manzani
Busy Philipps .... Chasity Pasley
Valerie Planche .... Russell's Aunt
Ian Somerhalder .... Russell Henderson