
Feature film — 2006
Half Nelson (2006)
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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A high-signal pick with 1,009 votes.
Hunting Lane Films / Journeyman Pictures / Original Media / Silverwood Films / Traction Media
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Director: Ryan Fleck
On screen
Cast & crew

Ryan Gosling
Dan Dunne

Shareeka Epps
Drey

Anthony Mackie
Frank

Jeff Lima
Roodly

Monique Gabriela Curnen
Isabel

Tina Holmes
Rachel

Nathan Corbett
Terrance
Tyra Kwao-Vovo
Stacy
Rosemary Ledee
Gina

Tristan Mack Wilds
Jamal
Bryce Silver
Bernard
Kaela C. Pabon
Lena
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