Fifteen years ago, Eminem released the song “Stan” about a fan obsessed with a celebrity whose story ends tragically. Since then, the word “Stan” has become a catch-all for fans who are particularly passionate about a celebrity or piece of pop culture, though usually stopping short of being obsessive. Now, Stans has become a documentary film specifically about fans of Eminem.
Stans is a new documentary film that will give some passionate fans an opportunity to talk about their love for Eminem, but of course, the film wanted to steer clear of anybody whose passion manifests into obsession, like the character in the song. Documentary director Steven Leckart told US that part of the reason the song resonates with people even today is because we all know that obsessive fans are a very real thing. He said…
