To celebrate the release of Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of a decent into madness in I’m Still Here, out January 10th, we are giving you the chance to delve into the award winning actor’s life story by winning He’s Still Here; The Biography of Joaquin Phoenix. The biography delves into his fascinating past, including the whole period of madness featured in the film!
The directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actor Casey Affleck, I’M STILL HERE is a striking portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of internationally acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, I’M STILL HERE 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. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, and always riveting, the film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads.
Defying expectations, it deftly explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.
He’s Still Here; The Biography of Joaquin Phoenix is an in-depth biography that traces the rise of this unique actor, from his early career as a child star through to his Oscar nominated performance in Walk the Line and subsequent ‘reinvention’. Fascinating and compelling, this is the first biography of one of the most complex actors working in film and the full story behind one of the most intriguing films ever to have come out of Hollywood.
All you have to do is answer this simple question:
In I’m Still Here Joaquin Phoenix quits acting to become a:
1. Hip hop musician
2. Member of a boy band
3. Opera singer
Send your answer, along with your name and home town to:
[email protected] with PHOENIX COMP in the subject line.
** Please note, this competition is open to UK readers only.
** Competition closes on Friday 14th January at 2359.
** Winners will be notified by email shortly afterwards.
Good luck!!!
