Gen Z Boy Watched 'Stand by Me' and Was Shocked by the Freedoms Boomers and Gen X Took for Granted

Gen Z boy watched 'Stand by Me' and was shocked by the freedoms Boomers and Gen X took for granted

After Rob Reiner’s recent untimely death, many gathered with friends and family to watch movies from his extremely extensive catalogue of hits. From romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally to side-splittingly hilarious mockumentaries like Spinal Tap, Reiner directed a gamut of genres, including many films that still top expert film critics’ “best movie” lists.Another of those films was Stand By Me, released in 1986. Based on the Stephen King…

Stephen Wilson Jr. Explains How The Rob Reiner-Directed Movie, ‘Stand By Me,’ Sparked A Deep Connection To The Ben E. King Song

One could say that “Stand By Me” changed Stephen Wilson Jr.’s life. The world really took notice of the 46-year-old country music artist when he took center stage at the 2025 CMA Awards and played a cover song. Some thought it would have been a perfect moment for Wilson Jr. to shine a light on his own work, but he wasn’t worried about that. He wanted to make sure that his late father was there in spirit on his big night. Stephen Wilson Jr. has a…