After its limited release in theaters, the Eminem-produced documentary Stans will be available to stream on Paramount+ beginning August 26th.
STANS debuted in theaters across the U.S. on Aug. 7, and was released internationally on the same date by Trafalgar Releasing. The film will also arrive on the streaming service Aug. 27 in Britain, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and Oct. 3 in Japan, after making its premiere at SXSW London.
Stans – a nod to Eminem’s 2000 song “Stan” – describes “an obsessive, unstable fan,” with the term becoming so popular it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary some 17 years later. The documentary STANS explores the Eminem’s life through the perspective of his superfans.
The official documentary synopsis reads: “Moving, funny, and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the eyes of his most devoted fans. Released in 2000, Eminem’s song “Stan” — about an obsessive, unstable fan — remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. More than just an exploration of fandom, the film examines the complicated relationship between one of the world’s most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage, and intimate original interviews, it offers a raw, loud and revealing journey across Eminem’s career — and the passionate audience that has grown with him,” the description states.”
Director Steven Leckart said in a statement: “‘Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach. We kept coming back to one lyric from the song: ‘I’m just like you’. Fans who echo that sentiment carry much of the film. But like the song, Marshall’s perspective was also essential to the movie. I’m grateful for just how candid, sincere and frequently hilarious he was.”
See the trailer for ‘STANS’ – HERE.
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