Freeheld

2007
40m
Documentary

5.9TMDB(15)

Overview

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) (2008) and the Sundance Special Jury Prize Short Filmmaking (2007)
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Setting
Set in New Jersey
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Music
Music by Hans Zimmer
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Cynthia Wade
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Details

Director: Cynthia Wade
Status: Released
Release date: January 19, 2007
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Production

Lieutenant Films

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