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Soloist (2009)  link to Soloist on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 1350

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IMDb Rating:
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6.7/10 (46K votes)

Also known as: The Soloist

Country: UK, 117 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Biography, Drama, Music

Director(s): Joe Wright

Storyline:
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them.

Cast:

Jamie Foxx Nathaniel Ayers
Robert Downey Jr. Steve Lopez
Catherine Keener Mary Weston
Tom Hollander Graham Claydon
LisaGay Hamilton Jennifer Ayers

Medium: Original DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Subtitles: English, Russian, Cantonese

Location: Drawer 11 Slot 14

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1