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Half Nelson

Name: Half Nelson
Director: Ryan Fleck
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-08-11
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Jeff Lima, Monique Gabriela Curnen

Drama

Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

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Cast

Ryan GoslingShareeka EppsAnthony MackieJeff LimaMonique Gabriela CurnenTina HolmesNathan CorbettTyra Kwao-VovoRosemary LedeeTristan Mack WildsBryce SilverKaela C. Pabon

Director

Ryan Fleck

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