Amoeba Music

A portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the documentary follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.

Special Features:

• Commentary with Casey Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix and others
• Commentary with Casey Affleck
• Deleted scenes with commentary
• Audio conversation with Jerry Penacoli, Casey Affleck & Joaquin Phoenix
• Audio conversation with Christine Spines, Casey Affleck & Joaquin Phoenix
• Alternate ending with commentary
• Deleted scenes