NOVEMBER 8TH 2020 - Hello, I just wanted to extend my sincere Thanks and appreciation to all those who have messaged me and left comments regarding the documentary. I am truly grateful for that and especially happy that you have enjoyed the film. Bless you all and peace be yours, JSK

If River had lived on, Depp & DiCaprio would have been in his shadow. He was the Brando of his generation. Beautiful actor.

What I admired about River Phoenix was his Seriousness, depth, and kindness

River and his siblings were all "old souls" that held such knowledge and wisdom early in their life. Amazing family 👍

What a treat. This was very well orchestrated. I grew up with River. He was my first crush. He taught me how to love unapologetically and to always stay humble. Such a beautiful innocent soul he had. Thank you for honoring his legacy.

I still miss River in 2022 ❤️

This is deeply moving. River greatly inspired my life. He inspired me to be a vegan. There are no words to describe the impact that his beautiful soul had/has on this earth. We miss you, River. You are missed greatly. Thanks for making this wonderful work. Bless you.❤️🌎🌻

When people say the still know exactly what they were doing when Lady Diana died or where they were when JFK was shot, I always remember the day what I was doing when the news about River Phoenix´s death was in the newspaper.... Thank you for this beautiful piece JSK

PLEASE NOTE that I am acutely aware of certain divisions in the River Phoenix community about certain issues, but I will not tolerate abusive comments - I.E. Should a 'flame war' occur between people commenting, you will be blocked from this channel. Indeed, people have opinions and you are are free to do so, but please be respectful and also towards others. Regards, Jason

Great Actor, musician and activist was River, always loved his pure gentle spirit and love for life, ppl and Animals and the planet, a very sensitive young man who hated the fame and rigours of Hollywood life, sadly damaged and sucked into things that led to his unexpected Death which was not his fault. I miss him greatly as was a big fan growing up. Good to see no insulting horrible comments here from a Women who frequents lots of his posts and pulls him down with a disrespectful hatred and insensitive remarks, she needs to stop insulting him and blaming him for her actions. River will always be an inspiration to me, one of a kind he was as an actor and Human being. Greatly and sadly much missed.

Well done! I needed to clear my tear-ducts out! Back in '93, I remember so clearly. Halloween night. All the weird smells and people all dressed up and partying. That's what you do right? River, you think..'oh no he's way too smart and young to just drop dead' He was too trusting. Saw love in everyone. Not some paranoid experienced druggie. River never gave it a thought that he (could)

I wish I could have attributed to this documentary so much so! I was 11 when I discovered Stand by me, I watched in 3 times a day for the longest of times, I had a crush on River. I remember during this time my mom made a comment that "it's a sin he died". It didn't resonate with me till once I saw him in the Stand by Me music video....it was like seeing an angel for the first time. When I was 12 I got a computer, and I dove into reading about River, I would sob for hours, and uncontrollable sob, like I had lost a sibling, friend, or even a lover. I identified with so much of what he had going on in his life, and to this day I will sob still. I introduced River to many people who didn't know his name. I'm the girl people know as the "River girl". I have a framed poster next to my bedside, I have a tattoo in honor of him, and I think he saved me the first/last time I overdosed. Something told my mother to come check in on me, and when I woke up, I saw that poster, I saw his eyes. I'm about to be 30 years old this month, I'm 3 years clean, and I still love and carry River me everyday. He changed my life, and I won't ever try to explain how or why. I was a lonely child into early adulthood. He saved me. He is my guardian, he's many peoples guardian. He lives on in the hearts on many and inspires us. He was a true earth angel.

I moved to Seattle in 1990 when I was 24. The Phoenix family lived in Tacoma then. My girlfriend had just moved back from Hollywood and somehow had a connection to them. I think she was Rain's friend. She used to come home and tell me she had dinner at their house that afternoon. I always asked if River was there. She saw him a lot. I used to see him at shows downtown. He was into all that Seattle music scene like we all were. One time at a Melvins show he was sitting on the small stage while we were all moshing. He got up and got in the pit with us. He and I were leaning on each other and he fell to the floor and I fell on top of him. We were face to face on the floor, LOL. Someone picked me up and then we picked him up. That's my River Phoenix story :)

Seemed like a great guy. We have his movies and music to remember him by.

I don’t have words to describe River or how much he means to me.. forever my favorite thing.

I could see about River, he was so talented, he seemed he came in this life with all he needed, like "he knew his lessons" already the skills to play in movies! Also, he is shinning all the time, like a star! He was an angel, another one, send to teach us some things! Thank you God for River!

The reason im going to college to help animals and help save our planet i love you River Phoenix forever ill never stop trying to do what River started he was right we all have a part to play and its time to do that

Thank you for this outstanding film. River was the same age as me and my biggest crush. I was utterly devastated when he died. To this day, I look at him and cry. What a special human being. I wish he were still with us. He would have had an incredible career.

Smiling, your heart was in this. Thank you

JST - You're a true artist. Thank you for all the work you've done in helping to keep River's memory alive; it's such beautiful, beautiful work. His light will never be forgotten. Here, and somewhere else, it still shines on. "Have you also learned that secret from the river; there there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean and in the mountains, everywhere and that the present only exists for it, not the shadow of the past nor the shadow of the future." - Herman Hesse, Siddharta

Oh, man.... I'm utterly surprised by all those unsuspecting layers and levels to this guy. The man was a true artist.

Thank you for this incredible documentary. Your hard work and dedication is so greatly appreciated. I’m watching this again and missing river. I’m glad us fans are still preserving his legacy. What a talent he was and what a talent you are. Blessings! 💓

He stays with me too, I was 19 and was very shocked and upset like so many people. Thanks for your videos, he was a gift I guess, that's all I want to say.

This is a very moving tribute. I was a fan, but didn't know much about him as a person and I now have such respect and admiration for who he was as a human being. What a beautiful soul.

Hes so talented and pure,i admired him since the 80s and i miss him so much, Rip river..

First time watching this i couldnt stop crying you have done a great job ❤️✌🏻

OK, thank you very much for this. I am in tears. Beautiful legacy for a beautiful person.

Well done, like Corey Feldman mentions, can you imagine what he would've of achieved if he was still alive.

Amazing Documentary . This brought me to tears watching this ❤️😥 River will be missed greatly by all of his fans , friends & his family that loved him.

Thank you very much Jason, this is brilliant and very very well done. The best River's 50th birthday tribute

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, poignant, thought provoking and informative documentary and about the life of such a beautiful human soul River Phoenix. He was of my generation and I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing, but thrilled to know that his talent and craft will live on forever....xx

What a wonderful movie and tribute to RP. Thank you so much for your time and dedication on working on this project and giving something special to his fans. Stay blessed :-)

thank you so much for this beautiful docu. Just like with the other, just being able to enjoy a little bit of him, with all the effort you put to it is, amazing. It's both sad and a joy that leaves your heart with a warm feeling. So thank you, for never letting us forget that he was here and that he changed the world and us ourselves a bit, in the short time he brightened this world

Forever missed and loved... ty JSK for this beautiful imagery and remembrance of River. ♥

He will always be missed.

A very profound soul..He inspires me..

Rio era tan autentico un ser humano tan dulce y guapo ala vez tenia todo lo que se necesita para triunfar, pero duele que ya no este con vida. A su corta vida vivio muchoo fue una estrella fugaz en este mundo pero su luz se mantiene viva con todas las personas que recordamos su legado y su bello angelical rostro.

Loved this! Cried almost the whole way through

Grew up in 90s and River Was a true great and leader! I Love His work. JUST had to rent," Running on Empty" online bc It was 1 of the few Id never seen amd, WOW!! What a GREAT Movie! That was very good and would have to say prob his top 3 rank for sure! He, Kurt Cobain, Farley were the BIGGEST Losses of the 90s. Most talented too!

Thank you so much for your hard work, it takes passion and love to be able to put this kind of work together. There is limited sources of good intention documentaries about River, I'm glad you made this.

Absolutely AMAZING piece of art here! Truly warmed my soul with its passion and great work of the coverage of his life and art. Great job JSK!

Perfect hair, perfect eyes, perfect thick moody eyebrows, perfect voice, great musician♥️

Wow this is truly a brilliant documentation of River Phoenix, and the many, many lives he touched in his 23 years of life on this planet we call earth. I was interested to know is it possible to launch this at an Independent Film Festival of sorts. Or a release on VOD etc. As you mentioned in the description a true and beautiful labor of Love no doubt. On behalf of all those who watch this, I say Thankyou very, very much. Peace and love always, From Tom in Sydney NSW Australia, Thankyou Jason.

Thank you for this. You can tell how much thought and love went into this.

Wow this is an amazing series you put together I watched every video this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen keep up the good JSK ✌&❤

When that interviewer refers to River's loss being a "loss to the industry", i think that's a cheap and even vulgar way to express a thing is much deeper than horrorwood banality.

I loved, loved, loved this documentary! Thank you so much for all the time and effort that went into compiling this. I downloaded your original music to my phone but have to find an app that will open it.

Beautiful.phenominal love him ❤️❤️❤️

Such a great movie. Musical accompaniment is so touching. Thank you for gathering all these pieces of memories about River in one. Thank you for making such movie

Thank you for this wonderful movie

River has a beautiful face. All his other siblings look like Calibos from Clash of the titans.

Well done endeed. Thank you very much. Hey people, run to the rescue with love and peace Will followed!

I've watched several of these and this is by far the very best documentary on River Phoenix -- filled with him, and not shot after shot of talking heads.

Wow.....what an amazing amount of info, a truly absorbing peice of work, thank you, I imagine alot of hard work and effort went into the making of this.👍

My first crush! My heart broke when he died. Thanks for this, River WAS here. ❤️

Great actor, great musician, not the best voice. Excellent work, amazing!!

Thank you for allowing me to be part of this documentary ["Melanie Schmidt"] 😊

Es el documental más hermoso y completo que he visto! :)

My first time view of this film in 2023. River fitted more into his 23 years than most people do in a lifetime. I wonder often what else he would have accomplished had he been saved that night. A tragedy. Thank you for making this brilliant inside view of his life.

It's been 30 years since this brilliant, sensitive being died but they didn't reveal the truth about what happened that tragic night. Many of you may know that River refused the leading role in the film "The Crow" which we all know the plot but very few know that through this film, there was a plot against him: as a matter of fact the story of Eric Draven was sewn around the character of River Phoenix, but no one noticed since the part was played by Brandon Lee, who agreed to take River's role. River refused the part because he knew the intentions of those who had interest in hurting him and he was well aware that some "strange accident" could happen to him if he accepted that role. In fact, in the film they would have staged his death: the strange accident, however, did happen to his replacement, Brandon. No need to remember the episode that cost Lee's life on the set of the same movie, apparently he too was a target, but that's another story... Brandon's death also caused great dismay and sorrow. In "The Crow", Eric Draven (River), is a band leader, singer and guitar player who is murdered on Halloween night (in the film called devil's night). Both Eric Draven and River die on a sidewalk although in different ways. Brandon Lee and River Phoenix both died in 1993, both on day 31st (Brandon on March 31st). The crow as bird was used as symbol of death, antagonistic to the Phoenix, which symbolizes rebirth. In fact, the scene of the crow drawn with fire was emblematic. With all these "coincidences", it is very difficult to believe that River Phoenix death was his own fault and on Halloween, in fact several witnesses declared that they saw John Frusciante handing River a glass and as River ingested the drink he said: "what the hell is this?" The local police said that they had received several reports from witnesses who claimed that Frusciante had poisoned River but these testimonies were never disclosed in the main sources of informations. Frusciante was probably asked to pass River the glass but the question is: Who was the one preparing the mixture, asking Frusciante to give it to River? That person should've been held responsible and served prison time, instead after 30 years we're still here listening to most of the sources saying that River wanted to take the drugs, being the only one responsible for his own death. The well-known director/actor William Richert who also worked with River in "my own private Idaho" has declared (the video can be found on KZfaq) that River was killed by a guitar player. William, who has known River for 7 years, firmly stated that River did not use drugs other than smoking a little weed every now and then. After River's death, Leonardo DiCaprio took his place in the film roles that River had signed up for. James Cameron himself said that he carefully created the role of Jack Dawson for no one but River years before the Titanic was made. DiCaprio become good, but nobody could even come close to River's talent, everyone would fade beside him. Eyewitnesses declared without any doubt that DiCaprio was present at the viper room that night. I wish they would disclose the true story of what happened to River but I don't think they ever will because the hidden power that pulls the strings behind the film industry and the mainstream media want people to think of him as a drug addict and not as a multi-talented activist, who inspired the consciences and hearts of his fans with his altruism towards the planet, animals and human beings, fighting for everyone's rights and donating various funds to many causes. It is astounding and inspiring if you think that when he was just a kid, in the midst of financial difficulties, he played his guitar on the streets to make some money so he could help his family.. and he was still very young when he donated funds to humanitarian causes. Money meant nothing to him, he walked around in modest clothing and rubber shoes like converse, he refused to wear leather because he was against the killing of any animal. Among other things, he had purchased several acres in Costa Rica to preserve the planet from deforestation. To this day, I don't know another celebrity who had such kindness and sensitivity as River Phoenix, especially at such young age. Similar virtues do not belong to people with the mental problems the media said he had, usually people who suffer from those disorders are empty. The system didn't want the world to be inspired by River's good actions hence they put a label on him so there wouldn't be any glory for him. But they were wrong: people all over the world love River very much and they're still fondly inspired by his actions and sensitivity even many years after his death. John Lennon was also an anti-system activist very committed to boycotting the war. Do you think John was really shot by one of his fans? 🤨 C'mon now.. When they decide to eliminate a celebrity, you can be sure that there will be accidental overdoses, findings in bathtubs or even fatal injuries caused by unlikely killers... A vegan boy like River, who dies like that, it already raises doubts... he may have had a childhood filled up with challenges, but he always had a deep bond and harmony with his family like he said himself in many interviews. I hope never to see again the image of a beautiful soul like River, stained and torn to pieces by false news passed as official. If people keep watching the documentaries produced by the same TV lobbies that covered up the evidences, they will never discover the real facts. Fight for the truth, ask yourself questions, inquire and put together as many clues as possible, You'll be able to unravel the truth. Make the choices of these pioneers count! Remember their courage and pure heart. Only like this we can give the right value to the memory that River left of himself. Thanks to those who will read

Thank you for this beautiful Documentary about River Phoenix,he was such a beautiful young man ❤️

a far from the drugs he was a wonderful person and i believe he was a walking angel on this planet , he had the sweetest soul and an amazing personality . so kind and caring of a person , i have never even met him and i am just so torn by his death . like corey feldman said just imagine all of the things he could have accoplished in his life if he was still around , you dont see a lot of people like him often . he is definitly one of a kind i can tell you that , i can say this for all of us , we miss him very dearly but he is in a better place now and is longer in no more pain . rest easy river we all love you .

A great Actor of his generation ❤️

Beautiful doc. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Epic work you have put out and into this film. 👏👏🔥🔥👏👏 Very sad to watch though at times, you could tell when he started to do drugs and so tragic how fast it got to him. RIP Beautiful River, you'll always be remembered fondly 🤍🙏😔🤍

Thanks for this! ❤️ Made me think that I still don’t get it why all around him avoid the most important issue - why he numb himself with drugs and alcohol?! How come no one sent him to rehab or took control of his suffering and tried to help him? Family and friends help. I understand people that are completely alone and unsupported, but he was surrounded by caring people. Or so it looked. Why no one is talking now of the things he tried to numb inside him, the suffering that led to his early passing. Take little responsibility that they did not help. Draw attention to the people you love in your life and help them. Therapy, rehab, whatever. Love means caring, supporting, helping. Talk is cheap. Saving someones life is the most important thing. That should have been the priority. His family say they talk about everything, very open, nothing was a taboo yet we saw how long Riv suffered. Sad. Years before his heroin problem he had alcohol problem. Addiction in the family should not be tolerated. They should start talking not only to keep his memory of great movies and music, but to reflect on their passive attitude toward his suffering. In this case talking of ‘could have’, ‘should have’ will help other families dealing with son/daughter addiction. His family talked about people being blind to the suffering of animals and environment in crisis yet they are blind to person numbing himself for years. Taking drugs is like suicide. Trying to escape, numb, not exist, forget. Sadly all around him liked him, not loved him. Love is tough and not always what you want, but is exactly what you need! He needed to be helped, saved, listened and cared for. Rip Riv! 💔

I always wondered where he would be right now if he was still alive, if he would just be another face in the crowd of actors or if he would have done something big with his life. It's weird how one thing that can happen to one person can steer reality different for everybody else like would Johnny Depp be where he was or would DiCaprio be where he was or would flea be what he was and would have Leaf been the Joker still or would there have been different changes in their life if River was still alive it's weird to think about it.

River had a very beautiful soul that came out in his acting and music. Great job, I appreciate you sharing your work with fans (forever fans and the new ones).

Wow thanks again Jason

This was amazing thank you. I ❤ u River, always have always will. Shine bright you beautiful star ⭐️

One of the absolutly best actors ever. So present and believable in his characters since he carried so much inside of him. Both joy, creativity and depth/reflection too. You really can tell.

Joaquin looks soo much like his/their dad. Wow

Beautiful ❤️

Thank you so much for this documentary and for all the work that you put in to really show River's soul.

Although I don’t know as much about River as you guys does, but i saw Stand by me and it just stuck there in my mind and then, i started to find out more about this young actor, i m someone from India, i grew up in totally different environment but when i saw Stand by me, i instantly felt a connection and River clearly stood out in the movie. It almost felt like loss was mine when i found out he died so young. I just pray to God that should not happen to any anyone ( drugs took his life). He touched me in every way. We can keep his legacy alive by not letting this to happen to anybody around us and extending our hand to those in need and not abandoning them. I just can’t put this in words that how he affected me but i know he will remain alive in my thoughts always. God bless his family.

Amazing work! Thank you!

We remember you River on this 30th year of your passing, you were the Arthur Rimbaud of our time !

Wonderful, touching and unique work you have done♡

Great Doc❤ RIP beloved River🎸🎼

thank u so so much for this...i have learnt so much more about this beautiful, talented inspiring young man where no one had a bad word about him...he was quite shy in real life......RIP River......thanx again 😢😭

Wow, thank you, this was amazing. RIP River, we miss you x

A talented family a great loss losing river a well documented video river was a beautiful soul a great actor and singer his whole family are talented and gifted

I don’t know about anybody else but when River sings “And what did you slip in my drink? A nip of absinthe. To get so far, can’t recover and you gotta think it over.” Is so haunting. It’s like a knowing without knowing. It’s like Prince saying “And if the elevator brings you down. Oh no, let’s go.” Prince then dies in the elevator. Creepy!

El mejor River phoenix se te extraña genio en todas sus peli 🥰

I loved River and eas there across the street me and my husbad Santa anna wind we were rocking back and for in 18 wheeler waiting to deliver so I turned on tv in truck That was breaking news.Ieen raw footage ...

Beautiful documentary. Thank you

I remember being devastated when I heard of River’s death I loved him he was so young ‼️‼️‼️He left his mark that’s for sure…Rest Easy River job well done…I miss you 💖

Jason thank you 🙏🔱💚🌞 truly beautiful peace always lena

Thank you Jason :) This was so well done and such a pleasure to watch! You did a beautiful job - Rest In Peace River Phoenix 🔥 ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

There was one major question I had after his murder back in 1993 + it's the same question I still have today. That question had to due with the toxicology at the time of autopsy which showed 8 times the lethal limit of heroine + 5 times the lethal level of cocaine that were in his system. That is "no accidental OD" but is a clear indication of "premeditated 1st degree murder"!!! Why wasn't there a homicide investigation + anyone arrested + charged with this murder. I seem to remember his mother not wanting an investigation but I would think that the laws of the state would prevail regardless because murder is murder + what reason would a mother have for not wanting the murderer(s) of her son to be found + held responsible. But amazingly it seems that no investigation was done that I heard of. It's the same with Prince - the judge sealed the files, for some reason, + his murder seems to be treated like it never happened. Look at the attention + major police investigation into the disappearance + subsequent murder of Gabby Petito + later her fiance Brian Landry. I'm glad their disappearances + murders were handled pbroperly. What I do not understand is how famous actors + musicians can be murdered + no investigation is ever started or completed. It's as if these people never existed - EVERYONE who is murdered should , by law, have their murder's investigated until their killer(s) are prosecuted.

River once told his little brother, Joaquin, that not only would he be a great actor, but he would be greater than him (River).

Thank you for sharing this with us. It's a wonderful tribute for him. I'll love and miss him forever.

An adorable work of yours for an adorable person . Thank so much for this documentary film and share some beautiful moments of River's life.

Grazie di cuore,che bel ricordo,sempre vivo nei nostri cuori ✨✨✨✨✨✨

This is an incredible documentary! River was such a beautiful soul and his spirit lives on forever…

3:15 Greatest song I've EVER heard river sing and olay on was "Height down" on the John Frusciante LP "Smile from the streets you hold" He also did extra back ground on "Well I've been..." on that same LP

River was the 2nd James Dean of his time for all of us who remember river. Interview with vampire was in memory of river. Hollywood actors wud have been jelous of river. They all started to dress like him and the hair styles they were copying river. His fame if he was here today wud be iconic as Brando and James Dean.

First of all this was amazing.....I was born in 1980 so I was 13 when River died it was like my first crush it was so heartbreaking..So sad how many from that time went the same way and could of did so much...I will say first time I ever seen the pictures the photographer took he did look so bad just so sad everyone always says ppl are in so much pain that's why it happens but I don't think that's always the case River became every part that he played I think he got addicted ,and that's the worst feeling in the world is to be opioid sick!!!!Just imagine if he was still here the Peace,love, environmental, Arts and Music he would of created....Amazing Job♥️ I have always been curious how comes he did not play that night with Flee!!

The first music performance brought back memories of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions kinda vibe. Which is a compliment, River seemed like a guy who enjoyed his literature which would obviously make its way into his work. Really enjoying this piece of work so far man. 👌

River will never be forgotten. RIP beautiful soul😢