On February 24, 2008, the documentary won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 80th Academy Awards.
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On February 24, 2008, the documentary won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 80th Academy Awards.
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At a meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Lieutenant Laurel Hester confronts the reality of terminal lung cancer. With her partner, Stacie Andree, by her side, Laurel seeks to transfer her pension benefits to Stacie, a request denied by the Freeholders. Despite New Jersey's Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, Ocean County refuses to extend these rights. As Garden State Equality rallies support, Laurel's fight for justice becomes a public battle for recognition and equality.
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Why Watch
- Meet Laurel Hester, a police officer fighting for her partner's rights.
- See the public protests organized by Garden State Equality.
- Find out how local government decisions impact LGBT rights.
Did You Know
- Freeheld won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject on February 24, 2008.
- The film received a Special Jury Prize at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
- Freeheld has played in over 50 festivals worldwide and earned 14 festival awards.
- A film adaptation starring Julianne Moore and Elliot Page was released in October 2015.
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Who directed the documentary Freeheld?
Freeheld was directed by Cynthia Wade.
What award did Freeheld win at the 80th Academy Awards?
Freeheld won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject on February 24, 2008.
When did Freeheld have its US broadcast premiere?
Freeheld had its US broadcast premiere in June 2008 on Cinemax.
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