Freeheld (2015)

Laurel Hester, a New Jersey detective, is a lesbian in a domestic partnership with Stacie. She keeps her work and home life separate to the point that not even her partner on the force knows she's gay. When she's diagnosed with stage-four cancer, she petitions to have her pension assigned to Stacie. Others soon see the value in joining the fight.

The story's affecting and sticks to what's important, rather than getting too bogged down in sentimentality. I appreciated the clean approach: no big epiphanies, just sticking it out -- doing the work -- can sometimes result in huge victories. People given the chance to change their minds sometimes do. That's a reason to hope.

B+