Australian import. Blu-ray disc is region free and will play on most North American and region-free Blu-ray players.
 
Half Nelson Blu-ray captures one of the most raw and intimate performances of Ryan Gosling’s career, earning him an Academy Award nomination in this acclaimed indie drama from Ryan Fleck.
 
Half Nelson Blu-ray follows a dedicated inner-city teacher struggling with addiction who forms an unexpected bond with one of his students after she uncovers his secret. What unfolds is a deeply human story about vulnerability, responsibility and connection, grounded in naturalistic performances and a stripped-down, emotionally honest style. Praised by critics as a modern character study, the film stands as a defining entry in 2000s independent cinema.
 
directed by: Ryan Fleck
starring: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie
2006 / 106 mins / English