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A Murder in Montrose

A Murder in Montrose

In 1991, Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay man, was murdered in Houston, sparking a deafening outcry. The crime was a wake-up call that highlighted the harassment and mistreatment experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. Explore the aftermath of this pivotal event — from civil unrest to hate crime legislation and from victim's rights to political activism, Houston and the nation wouldn't be the same.

A Murder in Montrose is a local public television program presented by Houston PBS

A Murder in Montrose

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A gay man's murder sparks outcry and a community takes action to create lasting change. (28m 50s)

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