Freeheld
Synopsis
Lieutenant Laurel Hester is dying. All she wants to do is leave her pension benefits to her life partner - Stacie, so Stacie can afford to keep their house. Laurel is told no; they are not husband and wife. After spending a lifetime fighting for justice for other people, Laurel - a veteran New Jersey detective - launches a final battle for justice. Knuckle-biting, dramatic Freeheld chronicles a dying policewoman's bitter fight to provide for the love of her life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cynthia Wade
- Original Score
- Rob Schwimmer
- Original Title
- Freeheld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Lieutenant Films, Impact Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cynthia Wade
Rob Schwimmer
Darius Marder, David Teague
Matthew Syrett, Vanessa Roth, Cynthia Wade
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Cynthia Wade
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Darius Marder
Editor
Matthew Syrett
Producer
Vanessa Roth
Producer
Cynthia Wade
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David Teague
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What is Freeheld about?
Lieutenant Laurel Hester is dying. All she wants to do is leave her pension benefits to her life partner - Stacie, so Stacie can afford to keep their house. Laurel is told no; they are not husband and wife. After spending a lifetime fighting for justice for other people, Laurel - a veteran New Jersey detective - launches a final battle for justice. Knuckle-biting, dramatic Freeheld chronicles a dying policewoman's bitter fight to provide for the love of her life.
Who directed Freeheld?
Freeheld was directed by Cynthia Wade.
Who stars in Freeheld?
The principal cast of Freeheld includes Laurel Hester, Stacie Andree.
When was Freeheld released and how long is it?
Freeheld was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Freeheld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freeheld was composed by Rob Schwimmer.