US (2007): Documentary/Short
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. -- Anonymous, IMDb
Directed by Cynthia Wade; produced by Vanessa Roth, Matthew Syret and Cynthia Wade. (A Lieutenant Films Production)
1 nomination, 1 Award
· Best Achievement in Documentary Short Films 2007: Cynthia Wade & Vanessa Roth