The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musical prodigy who develops mental illness and becomes homeless in LA. Steve Lopez, an LA Times columnist, meets Nathaniel playing violin in the streets and decides to write an article about him. As Steve gets to know Nathaniel, he gains a new perspective on life. The film had a $60 million budget but grossed $31 million worldwide. It was filmed in LA and Ohio, using homeless people as extras. The marketing was seen as misleading by focusing on the rags to riches story rather than Nathaniel's struggles with mental illness.

1. The SoloistChanan, Will, Jack

2. The Plot“Talented and troubled: the true story of the homeless classical musician who was given a second chance”The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musical prodigy who develops a mental illness during his early school years.

3. He then becomes homeless and plays a two stringed violin in the streets of downtown LA

4. Steve Lopez, an LA times columnist, meets Nathaniel and decides to write up an article on him for the LA times.

5. Whilst Steve Lopez gets to know Nathaniel, he becomes to see life from a different perspective. The Budget The budget for this particular movie was $60 million

6. The gross revenue was $31,720,158 (worldwide)Production Practices Ben Hong, the assistant principal cellist of the L.A Philharmonics, was used to help train Jamie Foxx to play the Violin and play over him whilst the film was being recorded.

7. The film was 117 mins long and is certified as a 12A / Cat. E