Although the producers were still using him for their promotion, we can easily look past the hype of the day. The photos tell his story. His devoted fans knew that he had a rare combination of talent, sensitivity and passion. Most likely he drank quite a bit.... acceptable in the day....which would account for his attitude at times. He was so very young to do what he did with no support or polished training. He knew for a long time that he was "on his own". If anything, James Dean was true to himself. Above all he was honest and the kids knew it. He had the courage to be himself. Sad that he did'nt get a chance to mature fully.....the twenties are such tough years.

I have no clue if it's just me or what but I kept seeing James Franco! He looks like James Dean and kinda sounds like him too. I think this was interesting to watch, but yet I lost some interest; at some parts it was just in the background as I did something else.

James Dean did very fine acting in the movie Giant. After watching this documentary, it is clear that the boy was not quite right in the head. It's probably from having to grow up without father and mother. Terrible life, terrible death too. He seemed to have a good heart though.