Synopsis
Lieutenant Laurel Hester is dying. All she wants to do is leave her pension benefits to her life partner - Stacie, so Stacie can afford to keep their house. Laurel is told no; they are not husband and wife. After spending a lifetime fighting for justice for other people, Laurel - a veteran New Jersey detective - launches a final battle for justice. Knuckle-biting, dramatic Freeheld chronicles a dying policewoman's bitter fight to provide for the love of her life.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Sundance Special Jury Prize Short Filmmaking
Setting
New Jersey
Original language
English
Trailer
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2008 academy_award
- Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2007 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2007 generic
