Hate Crime

A devoted partner navigating a violent homophobic attack and its aftermath. He strives to protect his family and seek justice while grappling with fear, guilt, and the pressure of public scrutiny. Robbie's resilience drives the pursuit of truth, even as the investigation hints at personal moral compromises.

Robbie's partner whose commitment and love motivate the couple's dream of starting a family. Trey's attack and coma become a turning point for the community's reckoning with prejudice. His eventual death highlights the human cost of intolerance and the fragility of happiness.

A neighbor who becomes entangled in the plan to uncover the truth. She embodies the pressure from the surrounding community and the willingness of some ordinary people to cross lines when they feel justice or safety is at stake. Kathleen's actions contribute to the film's controversial path to resolution.

Trey's mother, driven by a fierce desire for justice and loyalty to family. She becomes a central organizer in the effort to retrieve the incriminating tape and confront those responsible. Barbara's actions reflect the fierce protective instinct of a parent.

A conflicted pastor's son who embodies the tension between faith, sexuality, and moral obligation. He is involved in affairs and harbors dangerous impulses, eventually revealing a complicated moral landscape that intersects with the crime and its cover-up.

A friend whose homophobic attitudes and suspicions surface amid the murder investigation. He illustrates how bigotry within social circles can both fuel conflict and sway perceptions of guilt. Alton's stance reinforces the film's critique of intolerance.

A respected pastor whose moral authority masks a willingness to commit murder to protect his reputation. He wields religious influence to shield himself, but his confession to trey's murder becomes a turning point in the pursuit of truth and justice.

A veteran detective who navigates suspicion, evidence, and bias while pursuing the truth. He weighs the consequences of revealing uncomfortable truths and ultimately accepts difficult truths that challenge official narratives.

A fellow detective who collaborates with Esposito, helping to piece together the case and challenge the boundaries between law and moral certainty. She participates in the process to ensure that the right outcome, not just the easy one, is pursued.