Finding Forrester

2000 · 136 min · ★ 7.1 / 10 · 1269 votes

Drama · History

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.

Cast

Sean Connery · Rob Brown · F. Murray Abraham · Anna Paquin · Damany Mathis · Busta Rhymes · April Grace · Michael Pitt · Michael Nouri · Richard Easton

Director

Gus Van Sant