Freeheld: The Laurel Hester Story, the film based on Laurel Hester's struggle for justice against the Ocean County Freeholders was nominated today for an Oscar in the category of Best Documentary Short Subject.
Laurel Hester's story was inspirational, and her courageous battle for equality and dignity for herself and her partner was really a struggle for greater justice, one that united all of us.
If you haven't seen this incredibly emotional and inspiring film, you really are missing out. It's great. And, you can still see it here in the Garden State on January 30 at 2p in the Library Auditorium at The College of New Jersey in Ewing.
The Oscars are Sunday, February 24th at 8pm, and with a little luck, the writers and studio execs will have reached a deal by then.
Good luck!
Update: Garden State Equality plans to throw a statewide Oscar® party on Sunday night, February 24, 2008, time and location TBA. It will be free, no tickets or RSVP required. Stay tuned for details! |
