Freeheld is a 2007 documentary film directed by Cynthia Wade. It chronicles the story of Laurel Hester in her fight against the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders to give her earned pension benefits to her partner, Stacie. On February 24, 2008, it won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject. The documentary also won a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
Freeheld (2007)
Directed by Cynthia Wade
Genres - Documentary, Drama |
Sub-Genres - LGBT-Related Film |
Release Date - Jan 18, 2007 |
Run Time - 40 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Board Of Chosen Freeholders, New Jersey, Ocean County, Short, Special Jury Prize, Stacie, Sundance Film Festival
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Narrative Location: New Jersey
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Alternate Titles
Freeheld
US
Freeheld: I mahi tis zois tis
GR
Право на наследие
RU
フリーヘルド
JP