The Soloist': Living With Mental Illness On Skid Row

lt;em>The Soloist</em> tells the story of Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless cellist who has schizophrenia. There are thousands of Nathaniel Ayers out there, says <em>Los Angeles Times</em> columnist Steve Lopez, who wrote the columns that led to the film. There are also many trying to help.

The Soloist movie review & film summary (2009)

Skid Row, '80s hitmaker, to perform in Ashland with new lead singer, album, Features/Entertainment

Skid Row, Los Angeles - Wikipedia

The moral crisis of Skid Row, LA's most notorious neighborhood

Rising from the Fall - Evansville Living Magazine

Skid Row, Los Angeles - Wikipedia

Mental Health Issues on Skid Row and Beyond – Los Angeles Sentinel

Skid Row's nature sows conflict but reaps beauty.

We were never willing to give up': Skid Row's Snake Sabo talks mental health, grunge and the new 'I Wanna Rock' documentary - Metal Edge Magazine

Context - The Soloist

Street Symphony, a classical music nonprofit inspired by 'The Soloist,' has a St. Louis connection

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