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Finding Forrester

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2000-12-21

Runtime: 136 mins

Director: Gus Van Sant

Writer: Mike Rich

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, History

Original title: Finding Forrester

Production Companies: Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions

Production Countries: United States of America

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