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Walk The Line star Phoenix announced that he was retiring from acting last year in order to pursue his dream of releasing an album.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Affleck will document the actor as he records his first LP and attempts to launch his new career.
Filming is scheduled to begin today in Las Vegas, where Phoenix is making his debut performance as a rap artist.
Sean Combs will reportedly produce the documentary.
Affleck, who is married to Phoenix's sister Summer, previously directed a series of short films for the Sundance Channel in the 1990s.
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At the Movies
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Box Office Charts
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