Documentary Explores Alleged Exploitation of Stan Lee in His Final Years

Filmmaker and former assistant Jon Bolerjack launches Kickstarter to complete a film revealing claims of elder abuse and financial manipulation faced by the Marvel legend.

• The documentary, titled 'Stan Lee: The Final Chapter,' is directed by Jon Bolerjack, who worked closely with Stan Lee during the last four years of his life.
• The film alleges that Lee was subjected to elder abuse, manipulation, and financial exploitation by individuals in his inner circle during his declining years.
• Bolerjack compiled hundreds of hours of footage, capturing both Lee's public appearances and private moments, to shed light on the mistreatment he faced.
• A Kickstarter campaign seeks $300,000 to finalize the project, covering post-production costs, crew payments, and legal fees, with plans to release the film by the end of the year.
• The documentary builds on prior investigations into Lee’s tumultuous final years, including claims of financial ruin and improper influence over his care and estate.

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