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'Half Nelson,' a Twist on the Student-Teacher Theme

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling. Gosling stars as a young inner-city junior high school teacher who develops a drug habit, and the friendship he strikes up with one of his students.

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Other segments from the episode on August 18, 2006

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 18, 2006: Interview with Tommy Chong; Review of a new re-issue of Jackie McLean's "it's time;" Obituary for Bruno Kirby; Review of the film "Half Nelson."

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