The Soloist (2008) Trailer

Based on the true story of musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), who developed schizophrenia in his second year at Juilliard and ended up homeless on the streets of downtown L.A. where he performs the violin and cello. The drama is based on the relationship the musician developed with Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), a Los Angeles Times reporter whose column inspired the script