The first trailer for lesbian drama Freeheld starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page has been released.
Based on a true story, the drama follows New Jersey police lieutenant, Laurel Hester (Moore), and her registered domestic partner, Stacie Andree (Page) as they both battle to secure Hester’s pension benefits when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
At their side are Laurel’s police partner Dane (Michael Shannon) and New York activist Steven (Steve Carell). Peter Sollett (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) directed and Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia, Soldier’s Girl) wrote the script. Watch the Freeheld trailer above.
