[CALIBK12] The Soloist, with Primary Sources

[Carole Bos]

Today "The Soloist," a film about a gifted student afflicted with schizophrenia who grew up to be a homeless street musician - then was befriended by members of the LA Philharmonic and an LA Times columnist - opens in wide release.  Meet the real people, hear the music which helps "The Soloist" stay calm and watch him play various instruments in this story behind the movie.  http://www.awesomestories.com/flicks/the-soloist    


Carole Bos
Dean's Advisory Board
Grand Valley State University
bosc at gvsu.edu