like music to my ears

Catch Me If You Can, Frida, The Perfect Storm, A Beautiful Mind, 300, Mississippi Burning, A League of Their Own

What do all of these movies have in common? These are all based on actual events, people and/or stories--and this is only the tip of the iceberg. Now, whether or not they are accurately depicted is another side of the coin. Nevertheless, I've been captivated and moved by these films--I've found myself running to the library to pick up books related to these stories. I’ve spent endless hours reading articles and biographies on the internet. Just over the weekend, I watched The Soloist, a movie based on the Los Angeles Times journalist, Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) who befriends a homeless, gifted street musician, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx). Their friendship results in an utter transformation and greater understanding of both characters. After watching the movie I found myself, once again, sitting on my computer researching. I came across this video—which includes Mr. Ayers, himself, doing what he does best, playing music.