Lionsgate’s just revealed two new posters for the romantic drama Freeheld starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page. Based on a true story, Freeheld was directed by Peter Sollett and also stars Steve Carell, Michael Shannon, and Josh Charles. Lionsgate’s planning an October 2, 2015 limited release followed by a wider expansion in theaters on October 9th.
The Plot:
Based on the Oscar®-winning short documentary and adapted by the writer of Philadelphia, Freeheld is the true love story of Laurel Hester (Moore) and Stacie Andree (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 (Shannon), and activist Steven Goldstein (Carell), unite in Laurel and Stacie’s defense, rallying police officers and ordinary citizens to support their struggle for equality.
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