This is Martin Bonner 3.5/4

Seen in theater. Released in 2013.
Directed and written by Chad Hartigan.
With Paul Eenhoorn, Richmond Arquette, Sam Buchanan, Robert Longstreet, Demetrius Grosse.

An older gentleman has uprooted himself from the east coast to live and work in Nevada. He works for a Christian organization which tries to help released prisoner to rehabilitate. There's one ex-prisoner who seems especially awkward and socially inept that he takes under his wing. Along the way to rehabilitation, the ex con tries to reconnect with his teen/ 20 something daughter in a beautifully tender and awkward moment of the film which is the center piece of the film.

 I highly recommend this film. My philosophy, after working with inner city 5th graders for the last 8 years or so, is that this world simply needs more kindness. In a world where everything is dark, violent and skeptical, it is nice to see a movie where people behave kindly and humane. Don't get me wrong, I am strongly attracted to dark, nefarious material in general and there is plenty of tension in this film - Why was this guy in jail? Why did the lead character leave his grown children and life behind him? Etc. But that tension/darkness just highlights the tenderness of the characters.

 It's a very simple film. And it is very short. I was disappointed when it ended. I wanted more.