A new documentary titled Stan Lee: The Final Years is set to explore the troubling allegations of elder abuse that the legendary comic artist and Marvel mastermind, Stan Lee, allegedly endured during his final years. Directed by Jon Bolerjack, the film will focus on the mistreatment Lee reportedly faced at the hands of those closest to him.
Bolerjack, who was Lee’s assistant, confidant, and friend, has compiled hundreds of hours of footage from premieres, comic book conventions, and other personal moments.
However, the documentary is still in need of funding, which led Bolerjack to launch a Kickstarter campaign to help complete the project.
In the trailer for the film, Bolerjack reflects on the "incredible highs" and "heartbreaking lows" of Lee's final years, emphasizing that Lee spent his last years enduring mistreatment, manipulation, and betrayal.
Bolerjack insists that the mistreatment is documented on camera, making the evidence undeniable and irrefutable. He calls for donations to finish the documentary, promising to provide a transparent and comprehensive look at the situation.
The allegations of mistreatment have been publicly discussed since 2018, the year of Lee’s passing. A The Hollywood Reporter investigation from that time revealed that after Lee’s wife died, his daughter, J.C. Lee, was accused of spending his money freely and emotionally manipulating him.
Further accusations also implicated Lee's manager and caretakers, who were allegedly exploiting his assets. In 2019, J.C. Lee expressed her frustration with Marvel and Disney, accusing them of commodifying her father’s work without giving him or his legacy the respect he deserved.
Bolerjack’s documentary aims to shed light on these allegations and provide clarity about the tragic events of Stan Lee’s final years.
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