Based on the true story of musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers, who developed schizophrenia in his second year at Juilliard and ended up homeless on the streets of downtown L.A. where he performs the violin and cello. The drama is based on the relationship the musician developed with Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times reporter whose column informed the script, as did a book Lopez is writing that Putnam will publish in the spring.
Special Features:
- Commentary by director Joe Wright
- Deleted scenes
- "An Unlikely Friendship: Making The Soloist" featurette
- "Kindness, Courtesy and Respect: Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez" featurette
- "One Size Does Not Fit All: Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles" featurette
- "Beth's Story" featurette
- Juilliard: The Education of Nathaniel Ayers featurette (Blu-ray only)
- Theatrical trailer (Blu-ray only)
The Soloist was released April 24th, 2009 and stars Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Nelsan Ellis, Rachael Harris, Stephen Root. The film is directed by Joe Wright.
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SlysnideII: Angel Eyes
best film of 2009 so far.
3 years agoby @slysnideiiFlag
ZanyZap
I liked it. Maybe when it's on sale.
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
GK
Awesome
3 years agoby @indianajonesFlag