Half nelson / Thinkfilm ; Hunting Lane Films presents ; in association with Silverwood Films, Original Media ; a Hunting Lane Films/Journeyman Pictures production ; directed by Ryan Fleck ; written by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck ; produced by Jamie Patricof, Alex Orlovsky, Lynette Howell, Anna Boden, Rosanne Korenberg.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. Special features: Optional audio commentary (by Fleck and Boden); Three deleted scenes (4 min.); Four extended scenes, including alternate ending (4 min.); Film out-takes (7 min.); Rhymefest "Wanted" Music Video. Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Karen Chilton, Tina Holmes, Collins Pennie, Deborah Rush, Jay O. Sanders, Nicole Vicius, Denis O'Hare, Starla Benford.
Summary:
An inner-city junior high school teacher struggles with issues of addiction and his relationships with his students. One association becomes especially remarkable, perhaps even questionable.
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