Half NelsonOverview and Synopsis

Half Nelson
Opened August 11, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 46 min.
R
drug content throughout, language and some sexuality
Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) is a history teacher at a Brooklyn school. Though well-liked by his students and colleagues, he secretly spends his evenings hopping bars and getting high. A female student named Drey (Shareeka Epps) catches him in a Read More
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Tina Holmes, Jay O. Sanders
Director: Ryan Fleck
Genres: Drama, Urban Drama, Social Problem Film

Critic Reviews

"...this paradigmatic American independent feature approaches recurring themes in a compelling new way." Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
"...a powerful impact." Variety
- Dennis Harvey