The soloist

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Statement of responsibility: DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present, in association with StudioCanal and Participant Media ; a Between Two Trees production ; in association with Working Title Films ; directed by Joe Wright ; screenplay by Susannah Grant ; produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff ; a Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment production ; in association with Working Title Films

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Summary: In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist and recent bike accident victim Steve Lopez more than his banged-up face, was his pressing need for story ideas. He soon discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a skid row schizophrenic street musician, who possesses extraordinary talent - even though he only has half-broken instruments to play. Inspired by Nathaniel's story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about him and attempts to do more to help both him, and the rest of the underclass of L.A. have a better life. Lopez's good intentions run headlong into Nathaniel's personal demons and the larger issues of social injustice facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Nathaniel find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations

Credits note: Director of photography, Seamus McGarvey ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; music by Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Sarah Greenwood ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran

Intended audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, some drug use and language

Language note: English, dubbed Spanish, or French dialogue with optional English, Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned

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PerformerNote: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton

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