In a recent interview with New York Times, Casey Affleck finally confessed that his new documentary, I'm Still Here, is in fact, merely a performance.
The 'documentary' which chronicles Joaquin Phoenix's transition from successful actor to underground hip-hop rapper has been met with much speculation from critics that the entire story is a sham. Since it's screening at TIFF late last week, the documentary has received several negative reviews.
Last year, Phoenix made his very controversial appearance on the David Letterman show, provoking many viewers to question his sanity. He appeared drug-induced, uninterested and completely unrecognizable. Just like his performance in the documentary, his interview on Letterman was a hoax.
"I never intended to trick anybody," Affleck stated.
What do you mean you never intended to trick anybody? You just admitted to the most popular publication in North America that the concept was completely fabricated. You have been plugging the documentary as if it were a DOCUMENTARY about a REAL person and his new lifestyle, didn't you?
Apparently, he told NY Times he wanted audiences to experience the film’s narrative, about the disintegration of celebrity, without the clutter of preconceived notion.
I guess we'll have to find out for ourselves by actually watching the film. I feel so betrayed because sadly, I really did buy into the whole performance after witnessing the painfully awkward Letterman interview last year.
Phoenix is scheduled to make his first appearance on the Letterman show since last year's tragic appearance, on Sept.22.
Be sure to watch how the truth unfolds!
Check out the NY Times article for more information
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