The Soloist

2009/US /Dir. Joe Wright/ Cast Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr

 

 

Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez (Downey Jr) is pressed for the need for story ideas. After a motorbike accident he discovers Nathaniel Ayers (Foxx), a homeless, Julliard-trained musician.  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.