Los Angeles, CA. May 27, 2022. Freestyle Digital Media is the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group. It has recently acquired U.S. VOD rights to the biographical crime drama, MARLENE. The film will be available (rent and own) on U.S. digital HD internet, and satellite platforms on June 21, 2022.
Marlene tells a story inspired by Marlene Truscott. A housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn’t commit. Marlene fought for justice at a young age. At that time Steven was arrested to be hung at the age of 14. After ten years, Steven was released from prison, and Marlene fell in love with him. Marlene’s story is one of hiding, living under an assumed name, and protecting her children. Although Steven was free, now she was in prison. All Marlene determined that Steven would get justice, they found light in the darkness. Darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets. A very female story about an extraordinary woman, written and directed by women.
Watch the official trailer for MARLENE as directed by Wendy Hill-Tout
Written by Wendy Hill-Tout & Cathy Ostlere, MARLENE was directed by Wendy Hill-Tout and produced by Wendy Hill-Tout and Michael Peterson. The cast for MARLENE is Kristin Booth (‘Marlene’), Greg Bryk (‘Steven Truscott’), and Julia Sarah Stone (‘Young Adult Marlene’). Marlene features Dempsey Bryk (‘Young Adult Steven’), Maxim Roy (‘Isabel LaBourdais’), and Ryan Northcott (‘Julian Sher’).
“MARLENE was an honor to make about a truly remarkable woman,” said Wendy Hill-Tout, director. “A love story and a story of courage and determination, Marlene Truscott fought for the truth to come out and ultimately for justice for her husband Steven Truscott. A case that shocked the world becomes a story of inspiration.”
Freestyle Digital Media negotiated the deal to acquire MARLENE directly with Justin Rebelo of Vortex Media.
About Freestyle Digital Media
This is the digital distribution unit of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group. We are a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital, and streaming platforms. Freestyle capitalizes on a robust infrastructure, proven track record, and a veteran sales team. Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.
Recent releases are Best Summer Ever, a teen musical with an integrated cast and crew with and without disabilities. It is produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary Steenburgen, and Ted Danson. The Wedding Year stars Sarah Hyland and Anna Camp. The Last Photograph stars Danny Houston. Berserk stars Nick Cannon. Untogether stars Jamie Doran, Jemima Kirke, Ben Mendelsohn, Alice Eve, and Billy Crystal.
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