Half Nelson

Film on Wednesday evenings: the best in contemporary narrative and documentary films, treasures from the past, and stories from around the world, shown on 35mm film. Co-sponsored by Rivertown Film.

Half Nelson
Dir. By Ryan Fleck
With Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps
2006, 106 Min, Rated R.

A genuinely inspirational (and award winning) character-study of a disillusioned, Brooklyn high school teacher doing battle with his personal demons, an exploration of his relationship with a young, African-American student, and the engaging story of how they rescue one another from their troubles.