Cast
River Phoenix
as Michael "Mike" Waters (archive footage)
James Russo
as Richard Waters (archive footage)
Vana O'Brien
as Sharon Waters (archive footage)
Rodney Harvey
as Gary (archive footage)
William Richert
as Bob Pigeon (archive footage)
Grace Zabriskie
as Alena (archive footage)
Chiara Caselli
as Carmela (archive footage)
Flea
as Budd (archive footage)
Udo Kier
as Hans (archive footage)
Michael Parker
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes15
DirectorGus Van Sant, James Franco
WritersGus Van Sant, James Franco
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Own Private River
About My Own Private River
Unused footage from Gus Van Sant's 1991 film My Own Private Idaho is re-contextualized in James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
Directed by Gus Van Sant, James Franco, My Own Private River leans on a strong ensemble — River Phoenix, James Russo, Vana O'Brien — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2012.
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