From the Oscar®-nominated writer of Philadelphia, comes FREEHELD, 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 defence, rallying police officers and ordinary citizens to support their struggle for equality.
The film also includes a song called “Hands of Love” by Miley Cyrus.
In Irish cinemas, digital HD and DVD, from February 19, 2016.