Half Nelson (film)
2006
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Jun 14, 2002 · In 1965, following Burros' arrest at a KKK event in New York City, the New York Times disclosed that he was Jewish. Hours after the paper hit the stands, Burros took his own life." In the film, Danny is seen as a bright young yeshiva student who gets into impassioned arguments with his teachers.
Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member An intriguing and intellectually sound film on a man ultimately struggling with the duality of his identity...
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User Reviews. "The Believer" contains rare insights into Jewish identity, and it's a shame that the film was withheld from mainstream audiences due to ongoing controversy. But it deals with an ugly subject, and it handles that subject in an ambiguous way that makes many people, including many Jews, uncomfortable.
Jan 26, 2001 · Inspired by the true story of Daniel Burros, a Nazi Party member who killed himself when the New York Times revealed he was Jewish after his arrest as a participant at a Ku Klux Klan rally in the...
Aug 23, 2001 · The Believer: Directed by Henry Bean. With Ryan Gosling, Peter Meadows, Garret Dillahunt, Kris Eivers. A young Jewish man develops a fiercely anti-Semitic philosophy. Based on the factual story of a K.K.K. member in the 1960s who was revealed to be Jewish by a New York Times reporter.
Dec 4, 2001 · From its violent opening, in which Danny harasses and beats a Jewish student, to its dramatic conclusion, it's the kind of ferociously committed film that leaves you with more questions than...
The Believer received an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 95 reviews; the average rating is 7.34 out of 10. The consensus states: "Gosling commands the screen with a raw, electrifying performance." The film also has a score of 75 on Metacritic based on 28 reviews.
