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Half Nelson

DVD, 2007, Sony Pictures, R, 107 minutes

Dan Dunne is a young inner-city teacher who empowers his students to learn about change and how to think for themselves. However, Dan struggles with his own issues, including a serious drug habit outside of the classroom. Eventually his secret is exposed as one of his students witnesses him hitting rock bottom. The two form a friendship as they both fight to overcome their struggles.

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