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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.

Stan Lee attends the Premiere of Disney and Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" on October 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
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Overview

  • 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.