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The Soloist

DVD - 2009 DVD Drama Soloist None on shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 3.2 out of 5

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Based on the novel "The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music" by Steve Lopez.
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisagay Hamilton.
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist and recent bike accident victim Steve Lopez more than his banged-up face, was his pressing need for story ideas. He soon discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a skid row schizophrenic street musician, who possesses extraordinary talent - even though he only has half-broken instruments to play. Inspired by Nathaniel's story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about him and attempts to do more to help both him, and the rest of the underclass of L.A. have a better life. Lopez's good intentions run headlong into Nathaniel's personal demons and the larger issues of social injustice facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Nathaniel find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations.
DVD, region 1, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Contents: Soloist.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

A movie with a soul submitted by phuhn on August 25, 2020, 7:51am This movie struck me deeply. A real life lesson.

Worth Watching submitted by kimberlina on August 25, 2020, 8:04am A story about overcoming preconceived notions and being open to the possibilities of what could be. Meeting people where they're at and asking them where they'd like to go and then going there with them.