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Exclusive: New Documentary Delves Into the Murders by Ed Buck
Beyond Ed Buck would begin streaming on Thursday, February 24.The documentary explores the murders of Gemmel Moore in 2017 and Timothy Dean in 2019 at the hands of Democratic political donor Ed Buck. Last July, Buck was found guilty of giving the men fatal doses of methamphetamine, among other charges.Beyond Ed Buck examines the “internalized homophobia, the psychological root of predatory behaviors, and to provide a deeper exploration of challenges faced by the Black and Brown LGBTQ+ community,” according to a press release.It also analyzes the ways in which systemic social and economic inequalities have forced vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ people into being the victims of predators.The film is co-executive produced by Jayce Baron and Pose star Hailie Sahar.Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Beyond Ed Buck features interviews with several notable figures and industry professionals including Sahar, Raniyah Copeland (former President and CEO of Black Aids Institute), Dr.