He's Still Here

The biography explores Joaquin Phoenix's unconventional journey from a celebrated actor to a hip-hop musician, marked by his shocking retirement announcement in 2008. It delves into his early start as a performer in New York, his rise to fame with roles like in "To Die For," and his Oscar-nominated performance in "Walk the Line." The narrative culminates in his transformative role in the documentary "I'm Still Here," which blurs the lines between reality and performance art. Martin Howden presents a compelling account of Phoenix's complex career and artistic evolution.