3) Half Nelson

Half Nelson portrays the theme of drug addiction in a nuanced way which highlights the insidious nature of drug addiction and how easily it can thrive in seemingly stable and successful individuals. In this movie, Dan Dunne who is a teacher is struggling with his cocaine addiction. The movie shows how drug addiction can erode people’s close relationships as it eats away at people's capability to connect with others. Half Nelson depicts how people reach out to drugs as a desperate measure to escape from the struggles of the real world however eventually ending up struggling more from it. Disclaimer: The movie contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all audiences.
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