AMC and Trafalgar Releasing have set an August 7 release for Eminem-produced documentary Stans, exploring the Slim Shady’s trajectory through the prism of the following of his most loyal superfans, and released a teaser for the work.
AMC Theatres Distribution will launch the work, by Emmy-winning writer, director, and investigative journalist Steven Leckart, in 135 AMC theatres in the U.S. for a limited time period from August 7 to 10. All participating AMC theatres will offer at least two showtimes per day. The doc will also receive a full week awards-qualifying run at AMC Empire 25 in New York.
Trafalgar Releasing will launch the film internationally on the same date in more than 1,600 theatres across more than 50 territories. Full screening details will be released on July 24.
The movie, which world premiered at SXSW London in June, takes its title from Eminem’s song 2000 song Stan about an obsessive, unstable fan. The song had such an impact that the term ‘stan’ was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Stans 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 follows Eminem’s career and the passionate audience that has grown with him.
Alongside Eminem, producers are his manager and long-time friend Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films, and MTV Entertainment Studios. Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski and Michael Maniaci are Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios.
Watch the trailer below:
