'Our Friend' is a movie based on the true story of Matthew and Nicole Teague. Matthew talks about why he wanted to share his personal story of grief and loss, which was first told in an 'Esquire' article. He tells why he trusted director Gabriela Cowperthwaite to best tell his story.
'Our Friend' is available on premium digital and VOD starting January 22, 2021.
This interview took place during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
I cried so much. Can't believe a friend like that exist
They do but they're very few and far between.
My dad died 4 years ago. Watching the last couple of scenes where she was sleep the whole time made me cry my ass off. The last time I saw my dad he was just in bed, sleeping didn't move a bit, slept the whole time & it brought me back to that. I miss him everyday, it never gets easy. What a strong man & a wonderful friend
I cried.. then when I found out it was real - I was in shock and so sad.. looked you up right away and found her video singing right after surgery from baptist church Vimeo! Made me bawl and rejoice she knew the lord!! what a honorable story about your two very best friends and tribe in all fairness.. my heart to you all.. congratulations to you on your new son and to Dane who found his new love too..
That's all you took from it? So you're basically saying, you ''approve'' of the late woman because she shared your religious beliefs? Do all the other people matter less to you? How pretentious, patronizing and hypocritical. It's not about that AT ALL.
Going down the rabbit hole because I don’t know what to do with myself after watching the movie
I didn't know what I was getting into when I pushed "play". I was just looking for a movie. My father died 5 weeks ago from cancer. There is no way to ever prepare for such a thing and the change that takes place in you is unlike anything else. I have such an intense longing to be in heaven now, to watch dad experience all that he is. It's life changing and nothing's the same as it was. The brevity of life is shocking. I've been needing to cry again and this movie accomplished it. Wonderful acting. Bless you Matthew, for sharing your family's story.
My dad died pretty sudden, at 19. My best friend died from cancer in my earlier 20's 1 year after I divorced and he was a rock to me. The leukemia took him pretty quick. Last year my gpa died from cancer that was a lot like this movie. My gma had a stroke last year snd I moved in w her to help care for her w my son. This movie had me balling and I found out it was true at the end which made me cry more because my best friend that's a guy just came into town this weekend after 2 years. (Which is also the best friend to my friend that died from leukemia)He is "the friend" and I would be his and all of our significant others understood that and never had any jealousy or issues. This movie hit close to home.
Matthew, I just watched “Our Friend”.....you get 5 out of 5 tissues from me !! I’m not an eloquent writer nor am I anyone in the movie industry, just a lady from Wisconsin who found your story to be quite beautiful and emotional as well. You definitely did Nicole and Dane justice! I lost my father to cancer with aids related complex in 1995. At a time when AIDS was an epidemic, it was very scary however, I masked and goggled up and did what I had to do to help take care of him. So I REALLY felt it at the part of the movie when Nicole’s end was near. I also had that ONE friend, the only one who took my kids so I could bathe and feed my dad, who came to hospice with me when I needed a friend, who did everything she could to make life easier for me so I could focus on my dad .....she was even there holding my hand when he took his last breath. She was my friend and is still my best friend today, 34 years....wow !! This movie put in perspective for me how important it is to be there for one another....friend or family.
As a nurse who has seen death and a daughter who watched my mother die, I resonate with everything in this story. Well done.
I think everyone in the world wishes they had a friend like him, he was one in a billion!! I loved the movie!!! 10 out of 10!
This movie made me cry and best person and friend on the earth and such a blessing angel and has most strength and inspiring and proud of his friend did that and most course snow and brave and most beautiful family .
I could not stop watching at 1am. Cried my eyes out. Thank you for allowing thos movie to be.... Such a wonderful tribute to Nicole and an amazing friend. Also, dmfor you Matt, to stick by her side the way you did. Prayers to all of you 🙏❤
Thank you to Matt Teague for writing such a truthful and very genuine story. It's really incredible this story of how Dane came to live with you and become a co-caretaker. Not everyone gets that kind of support. Best wishes to you and I'm so sorry for your loss.
We all deserve a friend like Dane. God bless Dane and his family! What a great man.
Matthew, this was a beautiful and truthful story about cancer. A true friend and how hard death can be. My step daughter was shot in the head and has been such a shock ever since. Jennifer and Kim both have diabetes, Michael auto imune system and myself have been cancer free for few years now. Death has no boundaries. I love you Matthew.
I am going through this right now, my best friend from my childhood is dying from cancer. Hard to prepare yourself for something like this, but I know I will be there for her right to the end. Thank you for sharing your story.
The movie was EXCELLENT
I totally agreed......how it never got an Oscar nod is beyond me!
What an amazing story/ movie! I’ve never been so emotional watching a movie. My sister was murdered, so I didn’t get to say goodbye. If I could have I hoped I could have done it with all the love and support in this film. Much love.
I am so sorry. Both my parents died suddenly as well. I am 28. This movie was touched my heart.
I know a family who went through that same thing, Karen and Robert Gatland their kids were almost the same age. I cried so much watching this movie. Great movie happy you had a friend lake him to help you. All the best.
The movie was beautiful.
What a wonderful movie
Thank you Matthew Teague for allowing your personal life to be shared with everyone. My guess is it wasn't all torn apart by Hollywood... What an excellent movie with a great Director, Cast & Crew.....
Just watched this. Wonderful movie, thank you for sharing. I helped my dad pass a few years ago and I had to stop the movie when Faith began to describe what was going to happen when you were swabbing her mouth. I cried. God bless.
Such a beautiful story. Hard to believe such a friend exists. This is “The Notebook” cry type of movie.
Notebook is a typical hollywood melodrama built around unrealistic romantic ideals/expectations. This movie is a serious drama based on a real-life tragedy. Not appropriate to put them in the same category.
Me and my fiancé watched the movie. She didn’t just cry, she ugly cried. The end.
He looks like Casey affleck in ten years!
No, they don't look anything alike.
Sadly, That’s how we westerners deal With death, to just not talk about it.. which is bizarre, because in many older countries it’s the opposite, death is talked about honestly and openly; as a part of life, a celebration of a soul transitioning
How pompous. Don't pretend you know other cultures by quoting some new age pop psych platitude. There is nothing ''celebratory'' in death from horrible disease, violence, war, tragic accidents etcetera. Even in those cultures that speak about death more openly people STILL grief for their loved ones. People nowadays understand that death is a part of life and they do honour the lives of departed yet they simultaneously understand that it's also a tragedy (in most cases) and a horrible loss. Matt meant not just the dying itself but what preceeds it aka Nicole's grave illness (again, NOT a cause for ''celebration''). Pick some nuance.
He looks like Casey Affleck in 10years time!