TEEN TRUTH: FEATURED FILM – HALF NELSON

July 21st, 2010

The TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think

- HALF NELSON –

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

Screenplay by: Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden

This powerful film tells the story of an inner-city teacher who strives to inspire his students in the classroom while hiding a dark and painful secret. When one of his troubled students catches him getting high, the two form a friendship that could very well save them both from self-destruction. This movie made us THINK about how important friendships are and how sometimes we see ourselves in the people around us.

Please watch it and let us know if it made YOU think.

Parental Guidance Suggested.