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.
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Sean Connery
William Forrester
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Director
Gus Van Sant
Tagline
"In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$80,100,000
Production
Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions
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