When Dot's granddaughter puts her into a nursing home, Stella stages a breakout, and takes Dot to Canada so they can get married. They pick up a hitchhiker along the way.
Acting
Dukakis and Fricker's volcanic, tender chemistry.
Writing
Stella's filthy mouth masking infinite devotion.
Director
Thom Fitzgerald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Olympia Dukakis originated Stella in the 2010 stage version; she demanded the film happen or else.
Shot before Obergefell, it's a time capsule of queer Americans fleeing to Canada for basic dignity.
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