Jun

12 2025

LGBTQ Pride Month Event: “Freeheld” The Movie Screening and Talkback

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 387-2522

Contact Steven Goldstein
[email protected]

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven for a special Pride Month screening of Freeheld, the powerful true story of detective Laurel Hester’s fight to secure pension benefits for her domestic partner, Stacie Andree, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

As local officials deny her request, a movement ignites—led by her police partner and Steven Goldstein, then head of New Jersey’s statewide LGBTQ equality organization. Their battle for justice helped change the law and galvanized a national conversation.

Starring Julianne Moore, Elliot Page, and Steve Carell, Freeheld is a deeply moving testament to love, courage, and the pursuit of equality. We are proud to share this story during Pride Month—and prouder still that Steven Goldstein, portrayed in the film, now serves as Director of our Jewish Community Relations Council.

Please note that all events offered by the Jewish Federation, Foundation, and JCC of Greater New Haven may include photography. Photos taken at events may be used in our social media, websites, and in print materials to support the objectives of our organizations and to promote future events.  We respect our patrons' privacy. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know at the event registration and welcome desk.

 

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