Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist

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Jim Carrey claims he doesn't exist. In 1994, he catapulted to superstardom with unforgettable roles in 'Ace Ventura,' 'The Mask,' and 'Dumb and Dumber,' yet as the world laughed, he began to lose himself. Spanning the pivotal years from '94 to '98, this video chronicles Carrey's profound existential odyssey - a voyage that transcends Hollywood's commercial confines and guides him toward a deeper understanding of his place in the universe.
Script and Edit: Daniel McMahon
Research and Story Producer: Adam Bright
Producer: Jaden Pendegrass
Sound Mixer: Dan Pugsley
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0:00 - Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist
0:29 - I Had a Sick Mom, Man
1:12 - Why Are We Here?
1:51 - Man in The Mirror
2:35 - I Had Nothing At The Time
3:14 - A $10M Dream
3:41 - A New Life
4:45 - I Imitated My Father
5:24 - A Childhood To Forget
7:01 - Sssmokin'!
8:03 - Your Father Died
8:43 - It Was Our Dream, Together
9:13 - I Got What I Wanted
9:34 - Skyrocketing Salaries
10:51 - The $20M Man
11:22 - A Poor Reception
11:54 - I'm More Than A Product
12:49 - The (Jim Carrey) Show
14:53 - The Dodford Show
16:01 - Carrey Should Stick to Comedy
16:54 - Who is the Real Jim Carrey?
17:59 - Just a Character
18:24 - Life is But a Dream
19:34 - It's All Just Weather
20:22 - Everybody Wears a Mask
20:50 - It's All Falling Apart
21:12 - Change is Necessary
21:30 - Open The Door
22:43 - The Dodcord
23:15 - Technical Difficulties
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[@crxunch3790]

the craziest thing is how effectively he communicated this story and the beats without a single line of narration.

[@Emil-Antonowsky]

Oh my god. You're right. I never even noticed! Mad skills. 🔥

[@aspirin02]

a bit chilling if he didnt okay it. because if taken out of context... you can spin everything your way. doesnt have to be necessary bad, but also doesnt have to be necessary true.

[@TheBlueArcher]

That was actually amazing. And I know the point is to also show how his art reflects life. But at the same time. Through half of it, of the quotes I had never heard before... I was wondering if they were from interviews or from the movies... I would have loved to explored that comparison.

[@Futurebound_jpg]

@@aspirin02i mean i think this is less likely to twist things than a written narration would! Since using direct quotes is more reliable than people’s opinions and accounts of what happened

[@Futurebound_jpg]

Thats what i was thinking! This editing is incredible

[@theantisocials]

It's going to be a sad day when we lose this man.

[@DodfordYT]

none of us are ever really gone :)

[@AkwardAddiict]

@@DodfordYThey dodford I’m glad I stumbled across your channel and I’ve been patiently waiting for your next upload and man did you deliver !

[@TECTONICSMASH]

Life without Dodford is not one worth living 😞

[@scloopy1136]

I always thought about this whenever I heard a celeb pass away growing up, Jim was the first to come to mind of people I would actually feel really upset about losing. It will be a very sad day fs

[@GLUBSCHI]

So... is this talking about Dodford or Jim Carrey?

[@LoveStruckLoner]

I became so engrossed in this video that I forgot that it's just a youtube video and not a professionally made documentary. I'm impressed by how much you can put into a youtube documentary in just 20 minutes without needing any second parts. I'd rather binge these than watch a 2 hour long video essay in all honesty, these are so good and informational while also being very easy to digest

[@motherlove8366]

I mean, this guy is a professional documentary maker, this is a professionally made documentary.

[@theRadcafe]

This is definitely still a professional doc even if it's just here on KZbin

[@APOLON-bm7ym]

@@theRadcafe Making the documentary on this topic and NOT having any narration is literally mindblowing. Subscribe immidiately. PS There goes at least half of my Sunday. I cant stand this pace the time goes by. Its insane. I often think "Nahhh, this has to be a dream". No, its not cuz I am getting old. WTF is going on ??? Why is this disregarded??? Did I lost my mind, or all of you just skip the fact that time (life) is our gratest asset on Earth. And its keep accelerating.

[@heru-deshet359]

You tube creators like this are much more talented then the Hollyweird puppets.

[@vade137]

the video is a complete lie, but Axelrod did give warning that they will bring out BLM and Antifa again. Last time they burned down cities and killed people but I bet they false flag attack the criminal alien communtities they flew in for the election.

[@TheClarence2000]

I love how this guy can put a literal sponsor in a docmentary without messing with the style at all. Respect.

[@erafiorn]

This was the golden buzzer moment for me 😍

[@rizzie8066]

No matter what version of Jim Carey we see on screen, serious, comedic, depressed, he will always be a true legend.

[@soulslip]

@regularyoutubeaccount8793🤦‍♂️

[@lyb244]

He’s mastered spirituality and enlightenment

[@Chaos_frozen]

@regularyoutubeaccount8793fuck politics, Jim carry is cool

[@silentsushix3]

I'm not sure if people understand HOW difficult this was... like how many hours did you spend just watching Jim Carrey videos to be able to stich this together so perfectly... I love his voice and to be able to hear his story from him in this format is now my absolute favorite. Congrats man, got a lifetime subscriber here.

[@surfersilver6610]

YES! No funky AI computer garbage or annoying narrator who doesn't know their voice doesn't work for more than 30 seconds at a time.

[@Derrick2shot]

Videos are uploaded like this every minute.

[@DD_MENEN]

Jim deserves it 👏

[@whincorbin1553]

Its actually pretty easy barely an inconvenience because you just set up a story board with bullet points on "markers" and "character building" tools to "curate" a distilled and interesting "expression" on how he made us all feel growing up watching him and the effect he had on our lifes...barely...an...inconvenienCe store BARELY!

[@jumpboys1408]

​@@whincorbin1553tell me you've done zero video editing in your life without actually telling me 😅

[@kemicalx17]

He OWNED the 90s in the comedy aspect. The man was everywhere, and for good reason. He really was a huge part of my childhood.

[@docd00bier]

Sandler?

[@kemicalx17]

@@docd00bier Sandler sucks imo

[@docd00bier]

@@kemicalx17 .

[@nickoletcampbell4657]

And. He sacrificed his dad for fame. That was evident in this video.

[@Synconntez]

But what did you sacrifice for this comment?@@nickoletcampbell4657

[@dominickbennett2354]

Why is no one talking about how smooth that ad slid in

[@Jobobaboss]

It did. I was seriously astounded. 😅

[@GetawayFilms]

Because it was so smooth, no one noticed :D

[@kimbion]

what ad?

[@GetawayFilms]

@@kimbion I like you the most

[@kimbion]

@@GetawayFilmsi was serious

[@JackieZYT]

The quality on this Documentary is INSANE!!

[@colbybaker6042]

Watch the rest, this dude consistently makes top tier videos

[@fireboltaz]

Agreed. From this video and his many interviews Jim Carrey is repeatedly saying the same thing, which we are overlooking. I think he’s trying to get out, but the strings attached to him won’t let him out. He is a prisoner of a much larger system that many don’t even realize.

[@Derrick2shot]

It's not a true documentary. It's just the clips part. It's like steak with no potatoes or green beans (narration and interviews).

[@BruselskySluzebnik]

The quality of ur brain is insanely bad bro.

[@cb6844]

if only the subject matter were worth the server space... jim is a degenerate std-riddled creep and a predator

[@QuinSexton]

It’s absolutely insane what the power of editing can do in the right hands

[@waynegretzky8464]

Scary in what it can do in the wrong. Amazing what just a few humans can do its too bad most of em are working against each other.

[@QLazzarus99]

I've watched several interviews with him and he constantly refers to himself and all of us as avatars or characters. I think at some point he has experienced an extreme ego death (I think from hallucinogenics). It's sometimes hard to wrap your head around that we aren't anything more than what we see in the mirror or a simply a culmination of our life's experience. We are and have been everything and everyone at one point in time, but that alone is just "US" experiencing being human. None of this matters in the grand scheme of things. So love every second of your life that way. In a way that makes "you" happy and no one else.

[@VantageCollective]

Agreed but failing to recognize also the fact of how he would literally lose himself in his roles to full immerse himself in that character, and in the process is what sheds light onto how we all play characters and are conditioned, because he loses himself in the mix of it all. Some play the same character their whole life, some play a few. Actors get to really understand this because most play hundreds of characters.

[@VantageCollective]

This is an ego death in a sense, similar to psychedelics

[@XlightninX]

Psychedelics or meditation, he knows his buddhism too, specifically the "turning into a ball of light" comment seems to me to indicate he is on or was on the path to enlightenment in one way or another. An admirable guy, I wish him well.

[@Fishlips5409]

His girlfriend died from suic. and she blamed him in the letter. The family blamed him and he was held accountable in court. That'd kill anyones ego. We don't know Jim Carey the man. We know "Jim Carey" the commodity. That's his point.

[@coldfact.]

​@@Fishlips5409wow...I didn't know that, and that he was held accountable? I suppose I will try to look it up, that's very interesting!

[@RabidArtists]

People today will call him mad. People in the future will call him a genius. He's so far ahead of our time, and has lived a hundred lifetimes in one. Listen to that man.

[@mikeherrera5302]

He’s a great entertainer and talented actor/. He’s not sole genies in general

[@saneman7177]

Didn’t he give is ex multiple venereal diseases & then she killed herself?… the guy is Hollywood

[@streetrat160]

We’ve all lived through shit.

[@OArchivesX]

No.. he's good at physical comedy, but now he's become almost like an "enlightened" 12 year old who speaks as if he's the first person that has realized the truth about things, and lost all control of himself. He just acts as if nothing matters now lol.

[@littlepoodle7443]

@@OArchivesX lol yes it’s sad. Part of growing up is putting on a mask and pretending everything is fine instead of talking about it like he does

[@CollinAbroadcast]

Incredible documentary. Love seeing the innerworkings of the 90's now as an adult. Awesome work man!

[@ScumbagKorain]

This isn't a documentary. It's a selection of video clips, each of them taken completely out of context, placed in a certain order to match the narrative of the author. Oh, yeah, and some increasingly intense music.

[@ryanjohnson6636]

Awesome video, first time watching

[@lxp]

How is it the inner workings of the 90's? It's not.

[@yobro683]

@@lxp This is the definition of the inner workings of the 90's. You are way too young to understand. Great video!

[@lxp]

@@yobro683 It was about a man becoming a successful actor. I'm a 90s kid.

[@ethanrothstein6785]

The ability to tel a story without any narration is incredible. Visual storytelling at its finest great job

[@scoper7897]

ok calm down man. not that sirius

[@andreimitrica77]

bro ur broke @@scoper7897

[@hereforthememes3696]

@@scoper78971st you spelled serious wrong 2nd shut up

[@miro_theburger]

@@hereforthememes3696 well the author of this comment spelled tell wrong

[@nzt1423]

no one cares anymore. buy you spell spel wrong.

[@Ponydress123]

Crazy to have someone so huge feel so relatable and known. Feels like I could call him on the phone right now if I wanted to. Beautiful soul. How he’s managed to stay free of so many traps others fall into in Hollywood is a miracle. Great video. Bravo.

[@dontask3613]

I absolutely fucking love the way you let the person the doc is about do the talking, that and your amazing editing skills. Such a great way to tell the story of someones life, especially for someone as iconic as Jim Carrey. Well done.

[@shockingshorts8043]

Too bad the subject matter wasn't about a pedophile.

[@AllenSmithe]

It's fortune that Jim had been so open about his experience, it provides a lot of material to compile to tell the story. I imagine it would be harder to edit the story in a narrative fashion with someone more opaque or mysterious.

[@malcolmk2878]

Keeping in mind what happened to Robin Williams almost 10 years ago, I would really love to have the opportunity to tell Jim how much it meant to me and my entire generation to have him inject a dose of magic into our childhood. I don't know if he fully appreciates that it's not idolatry, it's gratitude. I grew up with his movies, from a literal toddler to adulthood and few people have had that sort of impact on us. It's humbling to see where he's come from and it's even more humbling to see his acting career come to an end. I'm extremely grateful for what this man has given us. This entire video was brilliantly put together to convey an over-arching message. Thanks, Jim. For everything.

[@kayla7562]

Jim and robin were pure magic (and still are) to us forever 90s kids. How lucky were we?? Okay I made it through the whole video without tearing up but now responding to your comment my eyes are just swelling with tears. I’m 33 and so thankful because that means I grew up with these guys as my besties on tv. 📺

[@salamanderthegr8630]

I whole heartedly agree with this sentiment. Jim is apart of who I am I find myself in his mind state of wanting to just have fun while I'm here but wanting to be seen in more light that just the funny man. Ace ventura the Truman show and so many more movies have quite literally shaped who I am as a man. I have sat and asked the universe to send it's energy my way. I've sat alone and thought how to make others smile. I've imagined my life as a movie. I've even been dirt poor. I just want the world to feel good even for just a fleeting second to revel in the positive and the real aspects of our existence. The thought that non of this is real haunts me spiritually. I am just a guy, you're just a person but we can all be anything and nothing at all. It's sickening. So much is real but so much isn't. We're grains in an hourglass that is bound to be flipped upside down for another's own purposes. We're everything and so little simultaneously. While we are here I'd like to say thanks Jim you've tought me so much about this crazy life. If you ever read this you are so much more than you know. ❤

[@Phxrmacy]

None of us exists. we are all actors!

[@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy]

Agree however he always came off odd to me and an obvious person of desperation and issues. Which he pretty much admitted even in this video alone, so I was right and able to see. I loved him as Mask, there are no other actors who would fit that role, but damn, every other of his role is pretty much disturbing ... People laugh at him thinking it's comedy but all I see is a person who is crying inside 24 7. I seen the same things in every role Robin Williams had too. When people laughed I cried ... it was hard to me to watch any of their movies. Other then like I said the Mask stands out perfectly. So I would thank him for The Mask and keep quiet about everything else, some things rather stay in the past and you don't poke old wounds ...

[@magicpoopsoup]

@@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy I couldn’t disagree more. He gave a part of himself to make us laugh. Just like he did for his mother. Little did he know that it would literally touch a generation so profoundly that people would use his comedy to shape the very type of person they are. He is an amazing person. Artists are always struggling. That’s what makes them great. We were lucky to be in the same time as him.

[@ZeroPM]

The amount of research and organisation necessary to make a self narrating documentary like this is beyond me. Top tier editing!

[@jumpboys1408]

I was thinking that exact thing the whole time. How much time it would take and how much careful tedious cutting went into this ✂️

[@vijaysinghr988]

this video didnt even had a narrator, it was jim himself telling his story to us and you stitched it perfectly nothing less of a masterpeice

[@RoxyStellar]

...nothing less 👉 than 👈a masterpeice [ otherwise you kinda mean the contrary ] agree though , cool comment 🔥 erase this if you like

[@Caydiem]

And now he's playing the role of Dr.Eggman. Crazy times but I'm glad he's still around and entertaining people worldwide to this day. This man truly deserves his success.

[@usamaepekonis]

Jim Carrey in the Truman show in my opinion will always be one of the best performance ever given, because it seems the show was made for him, he was at the height of his popularity where he is watched by millions of people, feeling that there is something bigger controlling his life, feeling the pressure to be a certain type of character that is boxed in and wanting to break free from all of that to just live life to the fullest. This is a really amazing video and your video quality just keeps on getting better, keep up the good work

[@Miruble82]

Agreed it’s quite the fitting role

[@galacticalove]

​@@_SayaNaraIt takes a while to go thru comments with a life outside of the KZbin app that is 24/7, unless you meant something else. Its liked/seen now. :)

[@stadoblech]

No. That would be Man on the Moon. As he himself described he "became andy kaufman" and often says he doesnt remember filming it. And by my opinion this is the BEST movie from his filmography

[@wyattrose5511]

This docu-series is going crazy, man. Your editing and commitment is crazy. These are beyond professional level, and they are infused with a ton on dedication. Bravo, man. Can’t wait to see what you have next.

[@DodfordYT]

thank you so much. this is my favourite project on the channel, but we have so many awesome things planned

[@wyattrose5511]

@@DodfordYT hey, thank you! I’ll be on the edge of my seat ‘til October… still tryna decode that haha

[@RuthlessMojo]

Jim Carrey has experienced more than his fair share of tragedy. He struggled with depression and anxiety most of his career which is a common theme amongst comedians. Being a class clown myself I used it to hide my sadness and anger at growing up in an abusive broken home by acting out and making light out of everything. It was the only time I was alive. The trials that Jim has faced have broken him and he’s never been the same since. The easiest way to escape something meaningful is to ascribe no meaning to anything.

[@nikibronson133]

This!

[@willbs94]

This is high end stuff. Like WOW!

[@ScannerOfficial]

Hey Dodford, I'm thrilled to have come across your content on KZbin. Your videos truly add value to the platform. Your work is exceptional, as each one is thoughtfully and skillfully crafted. However, this latest video is quite unique. It's a significant milestone, both in terms of storytelling and technical execution, and it's particularly impressive that you've accomplished this without using an V.O.

[@nutriashonen]

No commentary, excellent editing, perfectly narrated. I'm subscribing, this feels like a legit professionally made documentary. Moved me a lot.

[@cobblecattt]

Jim Carrey is brilliant. He understands that this reality is just us being the character of our "self".

[@screwyourhandle]

Every time I listen to him talk, he strikes me as a person whose intelligence is legitimately way higher than average

[@ShakeupMan]

Truly showing why humility, self-reflection and open mindedness is the road to awakening.

[@TRVPHAUS]

sounds delusional to me lol

[@AionicApe]

@@TRVPHAUS”Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music” I pity you.

[@beetlesstrengthandpower1890]

@@AionicApe Pity is the most agreeable feeling among those who have little pride and no prospect of great conquests; for them easy prey - and that is what all who suffer are - is enchanting.

[@rarejunkie]

I relate a lot to Jim, it's easy to slip into complete self destruction when you're in the same situation he's in on any scale. Glad he understood what was happening instead of resorting to self destruction like a lot of people do. Anyways, I hope whoever is reading this has a wonderful day (:

[@cix9420]

Yeah he almost joined the club with brad pitt

[@purgatoryusa]

True true

[@godloveszaza]

​@@cix9420🤡

[@softiesistas6201]

@@cix9420what happened with brad pitt?

[@shonnie723]

You Too...

[@Tiger4ever89]

i rarely finish a 20 min video on youtube without skipping to the important parts. everything was important about this video. i can see the amount of work that has been done here hats of sir! and thank you very much!

[@bulletsxdame]

Another comedic genius. He was definitely an integral part of my childhood. He's an artist in every sense of the word. But he understands that Hollywood is a monster and all consuming of everyone that enters it. He gets the fact that life is a game; a simulation we all go through. He's self aware, as opposed to many others who have spent just as much time as a star, if not longer. It's beautiful and tragic, his life is amazing and compelling. Thank you for this insightful documentary film on his life.

[@vertaga]

absolutely a masterpiece of a video bro, nobody is making documentaries on yt like you. your a perfect inspiration for people trying to start out storytelling and filmmaking, and the fact that this is basically free is insane, this is next level stuff ❤

[@DodfordYT]

I appreciate that! Here’s to many more years of it 🍻

[@BrotherBattle21]

Agreed, keep up the good work 🍻

[@mishka2151]

Yes, these doc videos stand out so much

[@AdamRobinson1982]

Holy freaking crap man I just came across your channel. Well done

[@CreamerMusic]

He’s right. Your documentaries are basically Hollywood level productions. I don’t know if that speaks more to your skills or the state of documentaries in general right now. Either way, you made a great video.

[@BeforeTheyWereFamous]

This was brilliantly done

[@queuzed]

I know right. Truly magnificent.

[@log7029]

Take notes.

[@oscarsantana1712]

Savage @@log7029

[@LOIROVZLA]

forreal even the advertisement was tight

[@user-tr9of6sl4p]

Id like the comment, but its at 666, so i cannot change it. In fact, ill dislike it, so someone else gets the honor of putting it back at 666

[@ryleygray1973]

seriously one of the best sponsor Segways iv ever seen. your a crazy editor dude seriously!

[@thebirdintern7488]

10/10 stuff. Very captivating and love that yall did the entire doc without a single interjection. Proper story telling, that was. Even the AD of all things was well placed and thoughful.

[@UnoriginalPro]

Surreal. The combination of Jim Carey’s outlook on life and your ability to bring it all together to make this video is truly inspirational

[@CursiveScreaming]

I appreciate the fact that this docu has no script but a string of moments in Jim Carrey's life that forms a cohesive timeline of his development. I think it's interesting to realize that you could compile someone's life through the interviews and vestiges of his existence in a way to form a complete developmental climb forward. Really lovely

[@hayazi96able]

Jim should see this, I'm curious about his take on this.

[@roi2426]

I stumbled across this vid but I am amazed at how incredibly fluid the ad campaign for “Mubi” was. Did not feel like a pressured sell and was completely in sequence with the theme of the video. Amazing.

[@martijnjorritsma]

The way you storytell is mind blowing. I’m a editor my self and I always focus on looking at details but you really sucked me in to the story well done 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@allysonmack4520]

He got me through the worst of my childhood. He’s helped me through the dread of life. I don’t think even he understands how and to what extent he’s helped.

[@Darthdoodoo]

If your life is dreadful you are making the wrong choices. Its what u make of it

[@blackops9572]

Horrible take.

[@ann6526]

@@blackops9572what💀

[@ann6526]

@@Darthdoodooare you blind? Wtf theyre talking about their childhood

[@blackops9572]

@@ann6526 Haha, that was meant for @Darthdoodoo.

[@drewzzz3461]

On a night where I am on the verge of relapsing, feeling like I don't exist. This video is just what I needed. Thank you.

[@DodfordYT]

you got this :)

[@mediumchungus9662]

Sending you extra motivation 🫂 you're strong as hell and you got this.

[@Liz-vm7xq]

Matthew 11:28-30. You are loved and the Creator of the entire universe finds you inestimably valuable and He loves you unconditionally. Im praying for you, if you ever feel to weak to go on, know that Jesus will be your strength and will give you rest if you choose to turn to Him. God bless you!!!❤

[@chelsealavaya7263]

​@@Liz-vm7xq❤❤❤

[@adi_Iastname]

i don’t know you, but i love you, i’m proud of you, and i’m happy you’re still here. keep going, one day at a time

[@majorccunliffe4662]

so well delivered ...touching ...thought provoking ..the edits..the music..perfection

[@3chords6strings9lives]

This is a great video!!! Terrific job putting it together! Just what I needed to see and hear right now so thank you and many blessings!

[@AAvfx]

*Jim talked to the universe when he was little, in front of the mirror, and as he grew up he brought us all his wonders and visions in a form of an actor and a motivator. "Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist", as he exists as one true form- "The Universe"!*

[@Khunark]

how to downvote twice

[@AAvfx]

@@Khunark On other platforms, not here. Here we love to talk politely.

[@AnywhereButHere.]

A better theory is, he didn't "talk to the universe" nor does he exist as "the universe".. he used the mirror as a kind of portaI to speak to entities who he probably made a deal with (like aII super famous, rich people have done). Why do you think he made that last documentary where he denounces everything and looks like a homeless person.. realized what he's done and trying to make up for it

[@jacktravis2718]

@@AnywhereButHere. but that IS humanity. We ARE the universe experiencing itself.

[@AnywhereButHere.]

@@jacktravis2718 I understand what you're saying. But in my opinion, I don't believe that "we are the universe" first off - if you want to get technical and use the scientific explanation then yes we are energy just like everything else in this place so we can't be destroyed or created. I think we are souls experiencing our time in this life/universe, not the universe experiencing itself. We each have a soul, life energy, whatever you wanna call it. I've had a NDE so I personally felt my body shutting down as my soul started to leave this dimension/physical world. I found out I have my inner voice+personality+consciousness which makes up my soul (as that was what remained with me when i exited my body), I saw my body laid on the floor from above as I kept going further away. I literally got a "tour" of the afterlife and all of the levels, dimensions, and entities that coexist but we can't see. Telepathy was the form of communication, immediate thoughts put into my head from such entities like the first one that was telling me I was dead and leaving. Unfortunately I was able to get into "line" to get into heaven but it felt too far and no feeling of comfort. Immediately dropped into hell where it's completely tailored to what I did wrong. Saw my future, saw people forgetting me, heard them talking, etc.. I was then suspended in an area like a void of black space while evil entities were there to make my eternity as hellish as possible. I'd beg to go back, they'd say "ok", I'd transport to a familiar place surrounded by friends and think wtf just happened, then immediately yanked back as they laughed over and over. I fought the entire time from when I felt my body collapse to when I got to my own hell, denying that it was the end. I heard the loudest voice ask me what have I ever done, basically pointing out why I was there.. I finally gave up, accepting I'd be in this form for eternity (I couldn't stop thinking when I was suspended, it was like my mind having new thoughts/seeing images every split second, not even 1 second to be able to relax).. after I gave up, 2 of my guardian spirits/angels brought me back and my body was now standing up like a statue and I slowly entered from above into the back of my head.. and was reconnected. I've had this experience so I know it's not "dust to dust" or that "we are god/we are the universe" because I was nothing but a tiny speck of my remaining soul in a endless area of different levels.. and I was given true understanding of eternity and the flip side of how people mourn when they leave their loved ones here because there's no possible way to change anything or do anything, just a feeling of heart ripping regret.. anyway that was my personal NDE experience and since then all the new age spirituality, all the shit about how "we are gods/we are the universe/we have the universe in us" is something I know isn't right.

[@Bumblebeerocks23]

Jim Carrey is probably my favorite actor of all time, because he is so open about not being healthy mentally while also being as friendly and entertaining to the people around him as he can. He is an incredible comic and actor, and I am so glad to get to exist in the same era as him!

[@kentheknight]

In my opinion. He has the healthiest mind I've seen in a long time.

[@whincorbin1553]

​@@kentheknightbruh he literally lets trump live rent free in his brain he lost the plot when he had some horrible events i do feel for him but being an asshat about things he didnt understand and attacking those who have a different opinion with a crutch of"mental health issues" is NOT the answer

[@kentheknight]

God bless you,@@whincorbin1553

[@nayibdelarosa510]

love the edit and how you intertwined the sponsored ad without breaking the concept of the video.

[@DogAndEazy]

Very well made video; editing, story, the lot; well done. (also, nicely done with the Mubi segment)

[@justin78517]

I don’t usually comment but damn your editing is on a different level. How the storyline is tied together with a coherent theme with the right music is amazing.

[@jnewgot]

O,o It's standard newbie-level editing. It's, predominantly, literally just adding videos/images to a timeline.

[@n066kushalwagh8]

its not about simple editing, its about the flow@@jnewgot

[@jnewgot]

@@n066kushalwagh8 That is simple editing...

[@gym_spur]

@@jnewgot it's not about the level of editing, what he meant is the art of hooking viewers with emotions, it's about the script for editing, the creator's plan behind this masterpiece

[@jnewgot]

If you're interested in the subject and use emotional backing it's not difficult to hook people. An example of hooking people for subs is placing ads at the end of videos because people feel more inclind34d after having received free content. @@gym_spur You've moved from editing technique to manipulation technique. 😂

[@boydegg]

Hats off. It is so evident the amount of work that has gone into making this incredible 23 minute story of Jim's life. Fantastic.

[@normanshtuk9465]

are yo kiddin? just random remarks, second half of video is pure garbage 👎

[@Hume108]

23 like his movie

[@beatm6948]

I adore the way these documentaries are made. The splicing of clips that's done just feels magical

[@skyepeterson5389]

@@Hume108 Was looking for this comment, it must mean something, the editor was wayyyy too good to just have coincidentally make it specifically that long

[@Earth2thomas]

Sir, I am blown away by the quality of this documentary and the way you are able to elicit an emotion out of me without a single narration is baffling.

[@wasif4475]

Your videos are amazing! The editing, the music, the script. Fantastic!

[@AlphaWolfun]

"if you say jump, I say how high?" Brilliant use of Jim's own words to describe his experience for the rest of us.

[@SimeYT]

don't think ive ever seen a sponsored segment so cinematic and interesting, you're a beast man

[@sethdouglas2765]

You are a crazy editor dude, I could never hope to recreate your raw hypnotic style. Plays on the mind as if somehow connected to it.

[@sawomirlesniewski4448]

Great mindset explained! Such a good choice of materials. Congrats. Watching feels like growing up or flashback as milestones. Good luck with other projects. Thank you for touching moments of introspection... :)

[@rickyspanish6261]

The more i learn about Jim the more i feel his pain and the less alone i feel.. " We all wear masks, Metaphorically speaking" Were all here together man... Thats what we got, and its everything, love you dude. Always have.

[@TheRealRaz909]

Jim Carrey will always be one of the greatest comedic actors of all time to me.

[@DodfordYT]

nothing tops the courtroom breakdown in Liar Liar

[@harshitprasadbulletwa]

Jim Carrey will always be one of the greatest actors* of all time

[@maricorp.449]

u mean the dude who was the epstein express and posted a creepy video to emma stone? no thanks, fuck this dude

[@Digger-Nick]

And now he's a deranged leftist, oh how the might have fallen.

[@candicepinder6365]

A

[@Indiemakeuplover]

This was incredible!! Hats of to you man I can’t even imagine how long it took to compile all these clips in a meaningful way.

[@pedropinto9622]

What a beautiful work you've done. This is a great piece of homage to artist on how to remember him once he is gone

[@WeekndWarriorrr]

This is seriously a masterpiece. Jim Carrey himself is a legend, not just as an actor, but as a human being. Or as he might say a spiritual being having a human experience. Love ya, Jim.

[@whatamachine89]

As a lifelong Jim Carrey fan, this was really an honour to watch. Your editing is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@jessicasanchez9681]

This is absolutely beautiful work. Hats off to the whole team. This is a great video.

[@4wful_gh0st_11]

I love how I learnt so much without any voiceover, I think that's crazy, and it really makes this documentary stand out above the rest. amazing job.

[@VRcation]

This is a work of art. Don’t know who you are, but I’m a fan. As an editor myself, I see the incredible amount of detail in the audio. This must have taken 50 hours at least for me to enjoy in 20 minutes

[@Maximus5775]

Yeah no seriously I want to be a KZbinr one day and this is the type of guy I wanna hire to edit my videos man he’s fuckin good 😂

[@Derrick2shot]

50 hours to string up some clips lmao

[@VRcation]

@@Derrick2shot Ignorance is bliss man, you either didn't pay attention to the sound design or you have never edited in your life.

[@kurtispeak]

You're redefining what it means to be a filmmaker here on KZbin. The dedication and passion shines through each docu-series you're creating man. Love to see it! I'm already itching to see the next one!

[@Quantowski]

Oh man, the montage of this material was AMAZING

[@frankiev116]

Amazingly well put together video. It seems so ethereal and thrilling but knowing how real it is and that you’re telling an actual story just makes it so exciting and engaging. Bravo

[@blizzybee222]

Jim Carrey and Robin Williams were my entire childhood, I dread the day jim carrey leaves us but I’ve just been trying to enjoy every moment I see his acting while he’s here. I’m only 18 so I know most likely it will happen in my lifetime, but this man brought so much joy into my life and he really doesn’t understand just how many people he made feel better when they were so sick physically or mentally that was what kept them going. It would be a dream to meet him he seems like a wonderful man on and off the screen

[@bulletsxdame]

Same. Watching those two in films definitely created a timeline of my appreciation for both comedians. I truly appreciate both men, and felt the loss of Williams as if I'd lost a close family member. It will be a dark day losing Carrey.

[@ericapalominos5744]

@@bulletsxdame nothing closes, just changes form👌🏽🌌

[@blizzybee222]

@@bulletsxdame same, I still tear up sometimes watching the ending of big childhood movies for me like mrs doubtfire. Yeah the only thing I wanna do when it inevitably happens is have a binge of his movies

[@LacitsyM]

Pull your socks up and get a grip. Your young, have some fun. I love Jim carry too but there’s work to be done. Don’t worry about multi millionaires pal. 😉👍🏻

[@Paratzi]

If watching this doesn't make you wanna chase your dreams and aspirations in life before it ends then IDK what else will...

[@weetbixkid2051]

Lol you're being fooled.

[@Paratzi]

@@weetbixkid2051 please explain

[@shekhargarhwal9516]

its actually the opposite this doc is saying but then people believe what they want to believe

[@Dtakinoff]

Legend. Words can’t describe the happiness this man brought me as a child. To grow up, do some soul searching & to reconnect & understand on another level is awesome. Whoever reads this I pray you chase your dreams & find your calling in whatever that may be. Happiness is a choice, by choosing to be happy you can change peoples lives!

[@CatianaKeys]

The integration of that ad read is the most flawless I have ever seen. That's what I would loooooove to see more creators do and aspire to myself.

[@linkshadow2]

I cannot express to you how perfect this was at this exact moment for me. I’m still crying at how much this spoke to my thoughts and feelings about myself and the universe. People always ask what can one person do, THIS is what one person can do. Thank you so much for this.

[@antoniotula262]

I never knew his story till now. Incredible!! It sounds like it gave you something you needed. I'm happy to see your comment & wish you the best.

[@user-mk2tb7xu1r]

The skill behind the editing of that final chapter of the documentary...You just let Carrey speak and narrate that existential final chapter, weaving it together with mastery. Awesome work!

[@gustaove]

that was chilling man, congratulations on the stellar work to you and your team ❤

[@woeful420]

best video ive seen, this really inspired me to make some changes nd see things differently wth. Now i dont know where to start, this dream i have always lingers in my head, but i never get around to putting my mind to it, wish me luck yall.

[@lionelrivera_MMA]

Dodford, I speak for all of us when I say: we love your videos. Keep em coming.

[@ocu4008]

yep

[@DodfordYT]

yessir 🫡

[@xkclearly666]

The 🍆 riding is insane.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Very cool to see you here, Mr. Rivera. Big fan of your channel, and it's always nice to see KZbinrs I enjoy supporting each other, even when the content is in completely different genres.

[@manifestationnation]

the craziest thing about this documentary is you let everyone else do the talking for you. this is very well done.

[@suziemohamed3326]

fantastic mini-doc. subscribed, and i'm currently going to deep dive this channel.

[@purifier357]

Great video, top-notch editing! Although I'm sure Jim Karrie had an interesting and complex life, his case can be briefly described in a couple of sentences. In his childhood, he imitated and looked up to his father a lot, and fueled his passion for acting and comedy by feeling the need to cheer up his sick mother. Since his family lived in poverty, once Carrey's comedy career caught on, he felt the obligation to do his best and keep up with the demand. To him, his stardom was the sign that he was on the right track and it made sure that he would follow this track partially due to the need to help his family, partially because he wanted to become a star ever since his childhood, and partially because this much stimulation (money, fame, attention, compassion) would be extremely influential to any person. He lived in this mode for too long and when it became obvious to Jim that all this time he's been living not for himself, he couldn't switch, because there wasn't enough of his personal self to go back to. If he would do this, say, in his thirties when most experience mid-life crisis, he could potentially build upon what was his personality at the time, but he spent too much time walking this track built on a desire or rather a need to entertain, and make others around him feel better. In an attempt to find himself, Carrey stumbled upon Buddhist teachings that are often associated with the spiritual and sacred side of things. Jim finally could admit that he lost himself doing so with the support of it being the good and the right thing in Buddhism. No matter how much he reinforces it by quotes and teachings, he just has a mental condition, but it's great that his mind could rest within the comfort of those things.

[@TrulyDStroyan]

That last line you left us on with Carrey really puts it into perspective "none of this will matter in 100 years, no one will remember it" I don't care what other people think say or do but just to think that none of us will really be thought or talked about in just 100 years makes it all the more worth it to just go do whatevers been on your mind. Maybe theres a reason to be talked about out there.

[@ChicagoCherokee]

Indeed

[@PurpleKya]

I know so many people have said this already but this is SO FREAKING WELL DONE! I am in complete awe. Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into this. I can feel a tenderness towards Jim Carrey in the way this was put together and it's really beautiful

[@detalores]

Jesus Christ this is the most well edited video I have ever seen. It’s encaptivating.

[@wintergirll]

Impressive

[@gabyr7439]

It is a sin to say God's name in vain.

[@shockingshorts8043]

Jesus Christ had nothing to do with any of this fuc🤬ery.

[@bhuvan1373]

This is by far the best documentary video I've ever seen on KZbin. Keep it up, bro ❤✨💯

[@RuthlessMojo]

Jim Carrey has experienced more than his fair share of tragedy. He struggled with depression and anxiety most of his career which is a common theme amongst comedians. Being a class clown myself I used it to hide my sadness and anger at growing up in an abusive broken home by acting out and making light out of everything. It was the only time I was alive. The trials that Jim has faced have broken him and he’s never been the same since. The easiest way to escape something meaningful is to ascribe no meaning to anything.

[@JD-mz1rl]

That's where I feel like this video is incomplete. This video explains the Jim Carrey we knew thru his 30s. What happened and who is Jim Carrey now? I don't understand this as well as I couldn't keep following down his path

[@nicematerial]

​@@JD-mz1rlHe made a film. Watch it.

[@MrSkeltal268]

@@JD-mz1rlWhile I appreciate this vídeos style, it ultimate has no real message, IMO. Bottom line is Jim Carrey, the actor comedian is always initiating others, he has no natural state. Not uncommon with those that have experienced a home wherein they constantly feel the need to be someone else to uplift others. This video is also missing the huge piece of history - when he became Andy Kaufman for the movie man on the moon. The Netflix documentary goes into detail about how much he just believed he was Kaufman, and acted like a raging ass in an effort to imitate Kaufman.

[@MrSkeltal268]

@@waverlyking6045 Guess I should have clarified, a huge piece of Jim Carey’s history. It was that role that showed people how lost in the characters Jim would get, and his first real taste of “is there even a Jim Carey to return to?”

[@nana8135]

❤❤

[@RawBerserker]

I'm very lucky to have been here since your semi-early days, and it's with no exaggeration or doubt that this is easily the best video you've made. And not just that, one of the best documentaries on this website. Letting Jim speak for himself was a bold yet beautiful move. Even though you didn't hold everyone's hand as you detailed out his story, you gave us everything we needed to understand that whatever you could've said has already been said by the man himself. And it makes it so much more impactful. Showing his story, piecing it together to show the huge similarities between the movies and roles he's done and the man underneath, yet in such a eloquently edited way is properly mind-blowing. A genuine masterpiece mate. And once again, I can't wait for the next one, whenever it may come.

[@iglatinpey9165]

Perfectly articulated. First time viewer and I was wondering what drew me in so quickly. All forms of media are inherently biased, I love how you presented the viewer with your standpoint as a director but LET THE DOCUMENTARY do the talking. The editing in the end to play into your grander theme of existentialism *chefs kiss*. Art like this is why I am so proud to be alive, I love all the emotions associated with existing. Thanks for this!

[@stop8738]

The latest video with all accumulated experience is his best video? Who would’ve thought..

[@RawBerserker]

@@stop8738 There are countless people whose best video isn't their latest.

[@iglatinpey9165]

@@stop8738 imagine trying this hard to be negative and still failing. Great bait, you got a reply out of me.

[@stop8738]

@@RawBerserker Well yes there is this concept called “peaking”, but Dodford is still on his way up.

[@a.s.7105]

this touched me deeply and after the video ended I cried.. throughout all the video I felt a huge void of sadness from what Jim was speaking. I really hope in the end he turns to that ball of light that he wants.

[@cousinbryan3007]

The greatest talent on display here is the editor. This is amazingly cut .

[@bromyard8829]

This is really well put together, no added narration needed just Jim. Watching him and what he says can make your thoughts run wild into a place you didn’t think was possible but enables you come to the realisation that it makes so much sense beyond belief.

[@CerealKiller669]

Everyone hated Batman Forever, but i loved Jim as the Riddler. Def one of my favorite movies growing up.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Actually no, that’s false… Batman Forever was a huge hit when it came out in 1995. It was the summer blockbuster of that year… it only became hated in recent times

[@pixelmentia]

@@nsasupporter7557 Yeah he must've been talking about Batman and Robin.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@pixelmentia or maybe he was talking about Forever, but he was only speaking for himself. People do that sometimes… they think everybody else thinks what they think

[@leonardoaubert]

Dude don’t speak for everyone else who loved Batman Forever, however Batman and Robin was terrible

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@leonardoaubert exactly

[@user-qm8xn8ou6e]

truly sensational how you constructed this documentary of a video. Bravo, keep up the fantastic work.

[@CoconutsGlow]

Fantastic work on this. It's amazingly put-together and as a huge Jim fan my whole life, I truly loved it. Younger, I remember seeing all these clips and interviews. Carrey is a creative force, built from a difficult life and you really captured his story in a special way. Kudos

[@Yogi_Bear69]

I think in 100 years everyone will still know Jim Carrey. Maybe in 1000 people might have moved on but this man is a legend. I like every movie I've seen that he was the lead even Cable Guy.

[@dr31z3hn]

This man played a huge part in my upbringing, ive always felt a sort of connection to the version of him i had in my head. A truly fascinating individual to think about. Without condemning or praising anything he may have done or stand for as a person

[@gentalrobots3988]

I can’t believe no other comment mentions how similar this is to Brett Morgan’s Montage of Heck and Moon-age Daydream. From the eerie use of reverb on interview segments and, newspaper headlines cobbled together with vignettes and quick cuts it’s a beautiful homage.❤

[@architaa]

just stumbled across your channel you guys deserve more recognition!!

[@keshavavenkata7002]

I have never seen something so close to what reality is to me. I've been in this state of identity crisis for years now because very young I've realised I am a different person around different people, different personality different attitude, different sense of humour.... And I've overthought this to the point where I don't know which version is truly me anymore or does a true version even exist . It's gotten to a point where I look at myself from the third person view while I'm in conversation or doing something because I'm now so conscious about every single action I do to the point that I know the way I'm acting, I am aware of every single action I'm doing , every single emotion I'm feeling is a conscious decision. I'm not even sure what is real anymore, not sure if anything about me is ever true or honest if in the end all feels like a pretense, my anger ,my laughter,my joy, my sorrow nothing seems genuine anymore everything I'm feeling I'm only feeling because I'm supposed to feel it or I'm expected to feel those emotions by others or rather I'm expected to feel those emotions by myself. And the only time I ever feel at peace or "myself" even if something like that exists is when I'm all alone and I have no one to keep appearances for . Me doing nothing or feeling nothing at all about anything feels like the truest version of myself. A blank canvas which is absent of any colour. An empty shell waiting to be filled with a persona based on the circumstances. Even writing this comment seems like an attempt to make myself be heard because I am supposed to feel like that I should be heard. But I'm not sad, I'm not depressed. Because even if it is a scripted emotion or a version of myself which I don't think is true it is still me, it is still me feeling those emotions, even if I'm forcing myself to feel those emotions in the end I do feel them I feel anger when I think I should be angry and joyful when I should be happy. Those might feel fake or scripted but in the end I am feeling them. Even if all this is nothing but an illusion it is an illusion which in the truest sense feels like reality and I'm ok with that and happy about it. What made me write all this is that hearing him talk or watching this video made me realise that my warped perception of reality might not be so odd afterall and in the infinite loneliness I feel I am experiencing this loneliness with others as well. I know probably not a single soul will read this but this is not for others to see but for myself to contemplate and think about , me writing this comment is one other way I'm re examining myself or my sense of self among many others.

[@Moonshine449]

I understand you dude

[@trickvondoom2354]

This comment really resonated with me. I'm having a really hard time navigating a relationship with someone that loves and cares for me, but also doesn't understand why I want/need to be alone as often as I do. You articulated your existence better than I could have, and might help me better explain to her what I go through. Thanks man

[@keshavavenkata7002]

@@trickvondoom2354 I'm just glad I could help you man and honestly quite surprised you read all that.

[@ofangelsflipz]

I read all of it, and I can sure relate. Psychedelics saved me, put everything back "together"... or, more so simply "put everything together" maybe it never previously was, but it is now....

[@Mindbulletz]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autistic_masking Here's something you may want to research and get professional help with determining whether it applies to you. As someone who has done so.

[@Bubblies005]

Jim Carrey is truly someone I look up to. I love his movies, his heart, and his open mindedness. Seeing the public react to how he has changed over the years is disheartening. But I hope he enjoys the ending of the story. ❤

[@TheNiksTape]

Phenomenal editing. Subscribed.

[@WhiltiernaAria]

I loved this. I watched Jim's commencement speech and I think it's very thought-provoking. My favorite quote from it was, "It's just about letting the universe know what you want and working at it while letting go how it comes to pass." I was living my life that way before, but he put it so eloquently that I had to write it down and read it often.

[@thirdeye6130]

this is honestly bone chilling. i grew up watching him ofc i was too young to watch the interviews but its so crazy that he got his wish. this made me cry honestly. its chaotic and beautiful just like he is.

[@hawkeye8765]

I can’t imagine how challenging this was to make. Great job! 10/10

[@Chaaos2]

I got a soft spot in my heart for Jim - its okay Jim! We love you

[@kirstenschell8702]

Such a genuine and sweet reason for getting into comedy. More often than not I hear from comedians it's either something like this or past trauma that they ended up useing laughing instead of crying to deal with