"In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them" - www.imdb.com"All he needed was a friend" , very moving story line. Once I went to with a friend of mine to talk to beggers at the Nugegoda Junction, I felt strongly that they loved the attention we gave them more than the money we offered. Nathanial's character was such that he wasnt seeking the 'better life' but he was overjoyed by the attention and friendship. Makes me wonder the number of time we do this mistake of defining 'charity' as giving money or goods, when sometimes what they need is a our time and attention.
I would have been very frustrated if I was in Steve's shoes, here I am trying to go out of the way for this guy from the streets and he is not supportive at all.With the ex Wife breathing down my neck and with all the pressure, I may have given up. Would you?
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