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Synopsis:

After spending a lifetime fighting for justice for other people, Laurel Hester- a veteran New Jersey detective - launches a final battle for justice. Knuckle-biting, dramatic Freeheld chronicles a dying policewoman's bitter fight to leave her hard-earned pension to her life partner, Stacie.

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HBO/CineMax

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Director:
Cynthia Wade

Supervising Editor:
David Mehlman

Recognition:
Winner: 2007 Academy Award, Documentary Short
Winner: Special Jury Prize, 2007 Sundance Film Festival