Murdered for Being Different (2017)

In the quiet confines of a small Lancashire town, in the year 2006, teenagers Sophie Lancaster and Rob Maltby find mutual attraction in their shared Goth aesthetic. Their unconventional appearances, complete with dramatic outfits and piercings, however, attract a disquieting hostility from the narrow-minded town residents. An ominous air hangs over their lives, revealing the simmering intolerance just beneath the surface of the seemingly calm town. Fast forward to the fateful night of August 11, 2007. The couple, lured to a local skateboard park, find themselves the target of an unprovoked assault by a gang of ruthless thugs. Their crime? Daring to look different. Among the aggressors stands Michael Gorman, a bystander wrestling with his guilt for not intervening. Compelled by remorse, he dials for emergency services, drawing the attention of tenacious policewoman, Steph Farley, who is determined to bring the assailants to justice. The onslaught leaves Sophie in a critical condition, and when she tragically succumbs to her injuries 13 days later, the assault escalates into a murder case. Under immense pressure from his peers to remain silent, Michael finds himself at a torturous crossroads. Will he succumb to the mounting pressure or bravely reveal the chilling truth about that horrific night? 'Murdered for Being Different' is a haunting exploration of the lethal consequences of ignorance and prejudice, a poignant reminder of the tragic cost of intolerance, and a powerful testament to the courage of those who dare to be different.

Murdered for Being Different is a crime movie featuring Abigail Lawrie.

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