Why Allyship From White Hollywood Is Hard To Find

But a few come through…

Actor Joaquin Phoenix who happens to be the younger brother of the late River Phoenix, who found stardom early and tragically died in 1993, has succeeded in establishing his trajectory in honor of his revered older brother.

I was first mesmerized by his riveting performance opposite Nicole Kidman in Gus Van Sant’s stylistic dramedy, To Die For, and the same applause was given for his superb turn in the critically-acclaimed, Joker.

When it comes to who Joaquin Phoenix is outside his uncanny ability to breathtakingly absorb each character he takes on, there isn’t much to gather aside from his passionate pursuits as an animal rights activists and allegiance to a vegan lifestyle.

But that changed after a viral clip capturing his acceptance speech at this year’s BAFTA awards hit all the right notes with the community of creatives, who are constantly shut out from the prime opportunity of being ceremoniously feted in ways that match their more valuable counterparts.