It's strange to think that even lesser celebrities have a fanatical following. When I think of most artists with a single hit (think Spacehog) I don't consider that they might have some people out there that won't leave them alone. Because of this, it's easy to think that this documentary would be more about subjects with a peculiar interest - like most documentaries are. Instead, their fascination with Tiffany almost seems to be irrelevant, compared to the difficulties these people have in general.
I understand Jeff, the man with Asperger's. I've known people with his set of behaviors. I know how difficult it can be for people to be around them for longer stretches of time. His unflappable enthusiasm and positivity. It's remarkable, but it's strangely distressing at the same time. I have a harder time understanding Kelly, the intersex girl. She's much more conflicted than Jeff is, but it's harder to explain her issues.
What stands out in this is that Tiffany is remarkably well-mannered about this. I'm very impressed with her ability to manage these tricky relationships in a way that seems to keep her obsessive fans placated, but without sacrificing her own sanity.
The one scene that really ties the whole thing together is a brief one near the end, when Jeff reveals that he's now got a new obsession - Alyssa Milano. Given how much younger Tiffany is than Jeff, that was already a bit awkward. Alyssa Milano is considerably younger. It's…much creepier.
No resolution comes to these characters. They remain just as focused on Tiffany, although I guess that their lives seem less frantically fixated.
It's a bit depressing, but it's still a very interesting watch.
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