The drama follows a unique relationship between a white schoolteacher, his African-American student and a local drug dealer.
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drug content throughout, language and some sexuality
Plot: What's the story about?
Dan Dunne is an idealistic inner-city junior high school teacher. Although he can get it together in the classroom, he spends his time outside school on the edge of consciousness. He juggles his hangovers and his homework, keeping his lives precariously separated, until one of his troubled students, Drey, catches him in a compromising situation. From this awkward beginning, Dan and Drey stumble into an unexpected friendship that threatens either to undo them, or to provide the vital change they both need to move forward in their lives.
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Who stars in Half Nelson: Cast List
The Fall Guy, Barbie
Captain America: Brave New World, Avengers: Infinity War
Model Home
My Soul to Take, Mother and Child
In Time, Prom Night
Your Lucky Day, Dashing Through the Snow
Sound of My Voice, The Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Red Tails, Fruitvale Station
Who's making Half Nelson: Crew List
A look at the Half Nelson behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ryan Fleck last directed Captain Marvel and Mississippi Grind. The film's writer Ryan Fleck last wrote Mississippi Grind and It's Kind of a Funny Story.
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Production: What we know about Half Nelson?
Key Facts
- The film is a full-length version of the previous Sundance-winning short "Gowanus, Brooklyn."
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Half Nelson Release Date: When was the film released?
Half Nelson was a release in 2006 on Friday, August 11, 2006. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Zoom, Step Up and World Trade Center.
Half Nelson DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Half Nelson was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 .