Half Nelson
2006, 106 minutes, Rated MA
Ryan Gosling (from The Notebook and Murder By Numbers) delivers his breakout performance in Half Nelson as Dan Dunne, a young teacher whose edgy yet brilliant approach inspires his inner-city students to think for themselves. But outside the classroom, Dan's life is spiralling out of control.
Wrestling with inner demons and nursing a serious drug habit, Dan finally hits rock bottom - witnessed by one of his troubled students Drey (Shareeka Epps). With an unlikely friendship built on a shared secret, Dan tries to steer her away from a small-time drug dealer (Anthony Mackie from Million Dollar Baby). But no matter which way they turn to survive, their lives will change forever.
- Director:
- Ryan Fleck [1],
- Starring:
- Jeff Lima [1], Tristan Wilds [1], Tyra Kwao-Vovo [1], Ryan Gosling [7], Nathan Corbett [1], Rosemary Ledee [1], Shareeka Epps [3],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Language and Sound:
- English 5.1 Dolby Digital
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