Dog Valley

Overview

Set against the backdrop of 1988, Dog Valley delves into the chilling case of Gordon Church, a gay college student from a conservative Mormon community in southern Utah. After being kidnapped and brutally murdered by two former convicts, Church's tragic story exposes the darkest aspects of his killers' psyche and the societal implications of hate crimes. The film not only recounts the harrowing details of his death but also highlights its significant impact on shaping contemporary hate crime laws in Utah, shedding light on the ongoing struggle for justice and acceptance.