MURDER IN MONTROSE: The Paul Broussard Legacy

NOLA Code:

MUMO 0000 H1

Number of Episodes/Length:

1 / 30

Genre:

News & Public Affairs

Collections:

LGBTQ+

Rights End:

5/28/2025

Producer

Houston Public Media (KUHT)

TV-PG

CC

sIX

Stereo

Year Produced:

2016

Version:

Base

In 1991, Paul Broussard, a 27 year old gay man, was murdered on the streets of Houston, sparking a deafening outcry. The crime served as a wake-up call that highlighted all of the harassment and mistreatment experienced by the LGBTQ community. Through the documentary, we explores the aftermath of this pivotal event – from civil unrest to hate crime legislation; from victim’s rights to political activism, Houston and the nation would never be the same again. Guests in the documentary: Annise Parker (Mayor, City of Houston, 2010-2016), Ray Hill (Community Activist), Andy Kahan (Crime Victim’s Advocate) Kathy Hubbard (Former First Lady, City of Houston) Garnet Coleman (Texas State Representative) Senfronia Thompson (Texas State Representative) Ellen Cohen (Mayor Pro Tem, Houston City Council) Andrew Edmonson (Queer Nation – Houston 1991-1993), Jack Valinski (Houston GLBT Political Caucus), Maria Gonzalez (Houston GLBT P Caucus), Walt Zipprian (Montrose Resident) Ray Walthen (Crime Stoppers of Houston)