Finding Forrester (2000)

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

Movie · Drama, History · 2h 16m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released December 21, 2000

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.

Directed by Gus Van Sant

Cast

• Sean Connery as William Forrester
• Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace
• F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford
• Anna Paquin as Claire Spence
• Damany Mathis as Kenzo
• Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace
• April Grace as Ms. Joyce
• Michael Pitt as John Coleridge
• Michael Nouri as Dr. Spence
• Richard Easton as Prof. Matthews
• Glenn Fitzgerald as Massie
• Lil' Zane as Damon

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