Half Nelson (2006) (original) (raw)

Ryan Gosling stars as Dan Dunne, a young teacher whose edgy yet brilliant approach to history inspires his inner-city students to think for themselves. But outside the classroom, Dan's life is spiraling 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. With an unlikely friendship built on a shared secret, Dan tries to steer her away from a small-time drug dealer. But no matter which way they turn to survive, their lives will change forever.

Ryan Gosling stars as Dan Dunne, a young teacher whose edgy yet brilliant approach to history inspires his inner-city students to think for themselves. But outside the classroom, Dan's life is spiraling 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. With an unlikely friendship built on a shared secret, Dan tries to steer her away from a small-time drug dealer. But no matter which way they turn to survive, their lives will change forever. (less)

Director: Ryan Fleck
Writers: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps, Jay O. Sanders, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Lima
Producers: Anna Boden, Charlie Corwin, Doug Dey, Hunter Gray, Lynette Howell Taylor, Rosanne Korenberg

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