Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the U.S. theatrical and streaming rights for the documentary Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet. The film’s writer/director Andrew Stevens participates in a live Q&A following the 7:00 PM screening on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Laemmle Royal in West Los Angeles with author and screenwriter Courtney Joyner moderating.

Following the theatrical release, Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet is being released on digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on October 3, 2025, and finally on DVD beginning October 7, 2025.

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet tells the story of Stella Stevens, one of Hollywood’s final true starlets who blossomed into a movie star, challenging and transforming the male-dominated studio system of Old Hollywood along the way. The film explores both her personal journey and professional career, which spanned from the final days of the classic studio era to the emergence of New Hollywood. During a time of sweeping social change, including the fight for women’s rights and human rights for all races and identities, Stella used her voice and platform as a dedicated advocate, leaving a lasting legacy on and off the screen.

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet is Executive Produced by Rick Moore, Adam Biddle and Hicham Benkirane. Interview subjects include Quentin Tarantino, Vivica A. Fox, Kin Shriner, Sandie Newton, Leonard Maltin, Andrew Stevens, Barbra Luna, Fred Specktor, Courtney Joyner, Fred Olen Ray and many more, with Lindsey Kongsore reenacting early interviews portraying Stella Stevens.

Find out more about Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet at FanCalendar.