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Finding Forrester (2000)

EnglishFilm2000136 minDrama, History★ 7.1/10

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

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
Starring
Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham
Music
Bill Brown, Bill Frisell
Released
2000-12-21

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Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryWilliam Forrester
Rob BrownRob BrownJamal Wallace
F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamRobert Crawford
Anna PaquinAnna PaquinClaire Spence
Damany MathisDamany MathisKenzo
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTerrell Wallace
April GraceApril GraceMs. Joyce
Michael PittMichael PittJohn Coleridge
Michael NouriMichael NouriDr. Spence
Richard EastonRichard EastonProf. Matthews
Glenn FitzgeraldGlenn FitzgeraldMassie
Lil' ZaneLil' ZaneDamon

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