Finding Forrester (2000)

  • PG-13
  • 12/01/2000 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 16m

In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.

Overview

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

Gus Van Sant

Director

Mike Rich

Writer

Cast

Sean Connery's headshot

Sean Connery

William Forrester
Rob Brown's headshot

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham's headshot

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin's headshot

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence
Damany Mathis's headshot

Damany Mathis

Kenzo
Busta Rhymes's headshot

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace
April Grace's headshot

April Grace

Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt's headshot

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

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