Take a look at the first clip to be unveiled from the moving new film, Freeheld, it showcases the beginning of the relationship between Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) and Stacie Andree (Ellen Page). The World Premiere will be at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
Inspired by actual events, Julianne Moore and Ellen Page portray the beautiful love story in FREEHELD. After being diagnosed with cancer, Laurel wishes to leave her pension to her domestic partner Stacie, until she is denied by the local county officials. With the help of her allies, including Laurel’s longtime colleague detective Dane Wells [Michael Shannon] and activist Steven Goldstein [Steve Carell], Laurel will do anything she can to support her partner and fight for equality.
Do not miss this poignant story, in select theaters OCTOBER 2, 2015 – Expanding October 9, 2015!
Synopsis
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 to 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.
Source: Offical Press Release
