Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company, has officially announced that it will release on Blu-ray Peter Sollett's film Freeheld (2015), starring Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Steve Carell, Michael Shannon, Josh Charles, Luke Grames, and Gabriel Luna. The release will be available for purchase on February 2.
Synopsis: After detective Laurel Hester (Moore) is diagnosed with cancer, she learns that government officials won't award her pension benefits to her domestic partner, Stacie (Page). Refusing to accept the officials' decision, Laurel and Stacie lead a battle for equal rights in this unforgettable movie that speaks to the power of love and the pursuit of justice.
Special Features:
"The Making of Freeheld" Featurette
"Freeheld to Freedom: Ocean County Then and Now" Featurette
Oscar-winning Documentary Short "FREEHELD"
Audio Commentary with Director Peter Sollett and Actors Julianne Moore and Ellen Page