Freeheld (2015) | Based on the Oscar-Winning short documentary and adapted by the writer of 'Philadelphia' , Freeheld is the true love story of Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) and Stacie Andree (Ellen Page) and their fight for justice. A decorated New Jersey police detective, Laurel is diagnosed with cancer and wants to leave her hard earned pension the her domestic partner, Stacie. However, the county officials, Freeholders, conspire to prevent Laurel from doing this. Hard-nosed detective Dane Wells (Michael Shannon) and activist Steven Goldstein (Steve Carell) unite in Laurel and Stacie's defense, rallying police officers and ordinary citizens to support their struggle for equality.
05/11/2015
Drama
2015 based on a documentary cancer Ellen Page Gabriel Luna homosexuality illness Julianne Moore lesbians love love story lovers Michael Shannon New Jersey Peter Sollett Steve Carell true story