Freeheld (2015)
Freeheld
”A detective with cancer fights for her partner's pension benefits in a battle for equal rights.”
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Julianne Moore and Ellen Page bring all their talent to this drama, inspired by true events, about a lesbian couple's fight for LGBT rights in the US. It is true that the movie does not stray away from melodramatic clichés, but thanks to the performances of both, along with Michael Shannon and Steve Carell, it succeeds in moving and making you think just right.
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After detective Laurel Hester is diagnosed with cancer, she learns that government officials won't award her pension benefits to her domestic partner, Stacie. Refusing to accept the officials' decision, Laurel & Stacie lead a battle for equal rights in this unforgettable movie that speaks to the power of love & the pursuit of justice.
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