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.
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
Cast
Sean Connery
Rob Brown
F. Murray Abraham
Anna Paquin
Damany Mathis
Busta Rhymes
April Grace
Michael Pitt
Michael Nouri
Richard Easton
Glenn Fitzgerald
Lil' Zane
Stephanie Berry
Fly Williams III
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