Half Nelson (2006)

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An inner-city teacher struggling with addiction forms an unlikely bond with a young student who catches him in a compromising position in director Ryan Fleck's feature-length adaptation of his own award-winning short film Gowanus, Brooklyn. Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) leads a secret life that the majority of his students will never know. When Dunne's drug-soaked nightlife begins to bleed over into his daytime hours and troubled student Drey (Shareeka Epps) makes a startling discovery, the tenuous bond that forms between the pair soon leads to a warm friendship that could either lead them down a dangerous path or provide the human companionship needed to see things from a fresh perspective and start life anew. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

107 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Ryan Fleck

Writer(s):

Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Producer(s):

Lynette Howell, Anna Boden, Jamie Patricof

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Substance Abuse, Drug Content)

Categories:

Drama

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• 2006 - Half Nelson - American Film Institute - Best Picture
• 2006 - Half Nelson - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actor - Runner-up
• 2006 - Half Nelson - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best New Filmmaker
• 2006 - Half Nelson - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
• 2006 - Half Nelson - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
• 2006 - Half Nelson - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 2006 - Half Nelson - National Board of Review - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
• 2006 - Half Nelson - New York Film Critics Society - Best First Film
• 2006 - Half Nelson - New York Film Critics Society - Best Actor - Runner-up