Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree couldn't be more different. While the former is a highly respected New Jersey police detective with decades of experience in the force, the latter is 20 years younger with less of an established career. Hester's always been cautious about relationships due to her struggles with privacy, but she had no idea how much her life would be thrust into the spotlight when she fell for Andree. The couple had barely settled down in beautiful home, wistfully contemplating their future dreams when Hester was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Not only did Andree face losing the love of her life, but also her home and the life they had built together. Straight couples could get married and leave their spouse with their pension benefits after they'd passed, but this privilege is denied to Hester and Andree simply because they are a same-sex couple. With the support of gay Jewish activist named Steven Goldstein, they put their all into achieving equal rights for everyone.
A true story about love and equality, 'Freeheld' explores the heart-break and determination that went into Hester and Andree's campaign for change in the Ocean County laws. The movie, based on the documentary of the same name by Cynthia Wade, has been directed by Peter Sollett ('Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist', 'Raising Victor Vargas') and written by the Oscar nominated Ron Nyswaner ('The Painted Veil', 'Philadelphia').
Starring: Ellen Page, Julianne Moore