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THE SOLOIST (2009)

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THE BACK OF THE BOX
WHAT THE STUDIO WANTS YOU TO KNOW

    Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx star in an extraordinary and inspiring true story of how a chance meeting can change a life. The Soloist tells the poignant and ultimately soaring tale of a Los Angeles newspaper reporter who discovers a brilliant street musician, with unsinkable passion, and the unique friendship and bond that transforms their lives. The remarkable performances make for an unforgettable experience in what s hailed as "a courageous and uncompromising film" (Gene Shalit, Today).

STARRING:

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

SCREENWRITER: Susannah Grant

DIRECTOR: Joe Wright

RUNNING TIME: 116 minutes

STUDIO: Paramount

Average Hollywood Guys Rating: B -

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GIGGLES, GLOBES AND OSCARS
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

ACADEMY AWARDS

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GOLDEN GLOBES

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THE GEEK BOX
TRIVIA TO IMPRESS YOUR EASILY IMPRESSED FRIENDS

• Although portrayed in the film as divorced and somewhat estranged from his son, Steve Lopez is actually still happily married, this plot line was added for cinematic effect. In interviews the real Steve Lopez said that while he found it weird to watch this situation on the big screen he was more concerned with the filmmakers getting the story of Nathaniel Ayers right.
• This movie is based on the true events written by Steve Lopez in both his articles in the LA Times and his book The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, And The Redemptive Power of Music.
• This film was actually shot in Los Angeles actual skid row, which is the home to the largest collection of transients in the world. Many of the homeless people and residents of LAMP are actually homeless people who live in this area, and play themselves in the movie.
• The real Nathaniel Ayers was invited to watch filmmakers shoot the scenes that took place at the Disney Concert Hall, Ayers however declined, opting instead to play his Cello across the street from the hall stating "I really got something going here. I think I'm going to stay and play this just a little bit longer."

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