James Franco collaborates with Gus Van Sant to create a tribute to River Phoenix, utilizing unseen footage from the original 1991 film to explore themes of love and identity.
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James Franco collaborates with Gus Van Sant to create a tribute to River Phoenix, utilizing unseen footage from the original 1991 film to explore themes of love and identity.
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Gus Van Sant's 1991 film My Own Private Idaho serves as the foundation for My Own Private River, a re-contextualized work by James Franco. Using previously unseen footage, Franco collaborates with Van Sant to create a tribute to River Phoenix, who starred in the original film. The project began after Franco expressed interest in the outtakes during a 2007 meeting with Van Sant. Premiering at the Hollywood Theatre in September 2011, the film revisits themes of love and identity through a new lens.
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Why Watch
- See James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
- Find out how unseen footage reshapes a classic film.
- Meet Gus Van Sant's original vision through new edits.
Did You Know
- James Franco and Gus Van Sant share a director credit for this film.
- The film premiered at the Hollywood Theatre on September 25, 2011.
- Franco called My Own Private Idaho one of his favorite movies.
- Franco joked that the film is unlikely to be released on DVD or Blu-ray.
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Who directed My Own Private River?
My Own Private River was directed by Gus Van Sant.
When did My Own Private River premiere?
My Own Private River premiered at the Hollywood Theatre on September 25, 2011.
What songs are featured in My Own Private River?
Songs in My Own Private River include 'Alligator Aviator Autopilot Antimatter', 'Überlin', and 'Blue' by R.E.M.
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