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The Soloist

The Soloist
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Soloist

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx, who stars as the schizophrenic cello prodigy, Nathaniel Ayers, in “The Soloist,”
has generated plenty of Oscar buzz in Hollywood. The gifted actor is starring in a true story about the Julliard phenomenon born in Los Angeles who was later discovered by L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey, Jr.), who published articles about his experience with Ayers that were later turned into a book called: “The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music.”

ESSENCE.com takes a sneak peek at the movie in theaters now.

The Soloist
Universal
02
Music in the Sky

A homey looking Nathaniel Ayers (Foxx) talks to journalist Steve Lopez (Downey), who takes interest in Ayers’s formidable talent.

The Soloist
Universal
03
Living in Harmony

A confused Ayers tries to find his way in the world and master his God given talent.

The Soloist
Universal
04
Community Effort

A distraught Ayers receives support from an activist from the streets of Los Angeles.

The Soloist
Universal
05
Moving on Up

Steve Lopez (Downey) gives Ayers a push with his belongings while the wild Ayers leads the way.

The Soloist
Universal
06
For the Love of Music

Ayers (Foxx) plays like an angel and appears to look to the heavens for approval.

The Soloist
Universal
07
A Lost Dream

Ayers, a local celebrity, is renown for playing the most beautiful music on a battered two-string violin in the ghetto of Los Angeles.

The Soloist
Universal
08
Stage Fright

A groomed Ayers runs off the stage before a big performance. Foxx who won an Oscar for portraying the late Ray Charles has a knack for immortalizing musical greats on screen.

The Soloist
Universal
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