Stevie

R

Released Mar 28, 2003

2h 25m

Documentary

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91%

Tomatometer

76 Reviews

89%

Audience Score

2,500+ Ratings

After not seeing his younger friend for several years, documentary director Steve James decides to catch up with the Illinois boy he once mentored. No longer the nerdy preteen James once knew, Stephen Fielding is now a damaged adult who has had repeated problems with the law. While reproaching himself for not maintaining a closer relationship with his old friend, James tries to understand Fielding's evolution from abused child to a man convicted of serious crimes.

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Critics Consensus

Poignant documentary that's hard to forget.

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Terry Lawson

Detroit Free Press

Stevie is a tough movie to watch and an even tougher one to leave, because once you're involved you're implicated.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 2003

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Christy Lemire

Denver Rocky Mountain News

Rated: C+

Jul 4, 2003

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Newsday

Rated: 4/4

May 28, 2003

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Taylor Baker

Drink in the Movies

These charges are the backdrop of the rest of the film. Will Stevie go to prison or not? Should he go to prison or not? It's hard to frame the previous minutes with Stevie...

Rated: 90/100

Aug 19, 2021

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Sarah Boslaugh

Playback:stl

...captures an unusually candid portrait of grinding rural poverty.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 19, 2016

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

emotionally drains while steadfastly refusing to provide easy solutions

Rated: B

Apr 5, 2012

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Rodney G

Saw this in an Evanston theater years ago. To see it is to witness truth being born. You will not soon forget Stevie! Even if you want to.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Audience Member

This is one of the most powerful movies I've ever seen. Almost unbelievable that its true.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Wow. I really had know idea what I was hitting play to watch. I love documentaries and pushed play on this one so I didn’t spend hours looking through the lot. This film moved me. Like beyond words moved me. I felt so many emotions. I’m a mother of two daughters and never thought I could feel compassion for any sexual predator. Please know the film comes from a perspective of a total documentary. Non biased. I didn’t see a preview, so I had no idea what I hit play on. It touched a part of my soul that will reflect back and question things within our social structure for our future generations. It will make you think. It will make you feel. Hopefully, it will make you help make a change in our broken system. Victims=Victims. Wrong is sooooo very wrong. But it did make me see the compassionate side to “why”. Or at least for this very personal story. It really does make for “it takes a village” motto to our youth. Make a difference. Spend time. Share love and laughter. Be a voice to those who don’t have one. Spread love! ❤️ Help others!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/11/19

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Audience Member

This movie, while sad and disturbing in spots, is a hidden gem on Tubi. Especially of you're someone that enjoys picking up something new each time you watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

A warts and all documentary detailing the personal and legal troubles of a man child in Southern Illinois. Murica'

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Rednecks are always riveting TV, but James is a schmuck for this.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Synopsis

After not seeing his younger friend for several years, documentary director Steve James decides to catch up with the Illinois boy he once mentored. No longer the nerdy preteen James once knew, Stephen Fielding is now a damaged adult who has had repeated problems with the law. While reproaching himself for not maintaining a closer relationship with his old friend, James tries to understand Fielding's evolution from abused child to a man convicted of serious crimes.

Director: Steve James
Producer: Steve James, Adam Singer, Gordon Quinn
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Kartemquin Films, SenArt Films
Rating: R (Descriptions of Abuse|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 28, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $97.0K
Runtime: 2h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)