Overview

• ‘Stans’ began its limited theatrical release on August 7, inviting audiences into intimate conversations with superfan personalities around the world.
• Prominent fans reveal how Eminem’s music guided them through personal hardships, often prompting moments of tears and heartfelt reflection.
• Dr. Dre appears with a notably softer, statesmanlike presence that contrasts sharply with his earlier domineering image.
• The documentary highlights the linguistic impact of Eminem’s term “Stan,” which was formalized in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017.
• While many critics applaud its emotional depth and diverse fan portraits, some fault the film for skimming deeper insights into modern superfandom dynamics.