Half Nelson
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A high school teacher with a drug habit finds a friendship in an unlikely source - one of his troubled students. Will their relationship help them or harm them?
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English or Spanish; closed-captioned.
Special features: filmmaker commentary; deleted scenes; extended scenes; outtakes; Rhymefest "Wanted" music video.
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Add a SummaryAn inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.
A very talented young teacher, also a cocaine addict becomes friends with one of his students, who happens to be the person who is dealing the cocaine. It is up to her to feed his addiction, get money for her struggling family, or do what she knows will be best for her friend.
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Add a QuoteDan: Change moves in spirals, not circles. For example, the sun goes up and then it goes down. But every time that happens, what do you get? You get a new day. You get a new one. When you breathe, you inhale and you exhale, but every single time that you do that you're a little bit different then the one before. We're always changing. And its important to know that there are some changes you can't control and that there are others you can.
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Add a CommentActing was great but the movie is a bit boring at times.
A modern masterpiece.
Good movie, especially considering it was shot in 23 days. If you like darker movies, then this one is for you. Great acting, and a great script make this a must see.
While stories of teachers having an impact on troubled teenagers are plenty, it was a nice change to see the teacher in a vulnerable position as well. I'd recommend this film to others.
Ryan Gosling nominated for best actor Oscar.