Freestyle Digital Media has acquired theatrical and VOD rights to the documentary feature ‘STELLA STEVENS: THE LAST STARLET’. The film will debut with a one-night limited theatrical screening and Q&A at the Laemmle Royal West in Los Angeles on September 30, 2025, followed by U.S. digital HD (rent/buy) on October 3, 2025, and DVD from October 7, 2025.
‘STELLA STEVENS: THE LAST STARLET’ charts the life and legacy of Stella Stevens—from the closing days of the classic studio era to New Hollywood—and her role in challenging a male-dominated system during a time of social change.
Release details (USA)
Limited theatrical + Q&A: Laemmle Royal West, Los Angeles – September 30, 2025
Digital HD (rent/buy): October 3, 2025
DVD: October 7, 2025
Distribution: Freestyle Digital Media (Allen Media Group)
Credits
Directed by: Andrew Stevens
Written & Produced by: Andrew Stevens
Executive Producers: Rick Moore, Adam Biddle, Hicham Benkirane
Interviewees / participants (selection)
Quentin Tarantino, Vivica A. Fox, Kin Shriner, Sandie Newton, Leonard Maltin, Andrew Stevens, Barbra Luna, Fred Specktor, Courtney Joyner, Fred Olen Ray, Cathy St. George, John O'Brien, Dennis McDougal, Aubrey Stevens, Steven Seligman, Donna Weinberger, Melinda Kubick, Kat Campbell, Bruce Kulick, Lisa Kulick — with Lindsey Kongsore reenacting early interviews portraying Stella Stevens.
Filmmaker quote
“My mother, above all else, was a survivor… ‘STELLA STEVENS: THE LAST STARLET’ also sheds light on her personal struggles, which shaped the very outspoken and complex woman who was Stella Stevens.” — Andrew Stevens
Deal note: Freestyle Digital Media negotiated the acquisition directly with filmmaker Andrew Stevens.
