Half Nelson

 

Half Nelson

• Director: Ryan Fleck
• Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie
• Why? I remember it as good
• Seen: 28 May 2025                     

 Dan (Gosling) teaches junior high school history and coaches the girls’ basketball team. He is well-liked by the students and his colleagues. He is also a drug addict.

One of the girls on the team, Drey (Epps), discovers this. She also has problems. Her brother is in prison and she’s in danger of heading in the same direction. They help each other in an odd kind of friendship. It’s low-key but strong and sad.

 4* of 5