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Finding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film written by Mike Rich and directed by Gus Van Sant. In the film, a black teenager, Jamal Wallace ( Rob Brown ), is invited to attend a prestigious private high school.
Jan 12, 2001 · Finding Forrester: Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin. Forrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.
- (90K)
- Drama
- Gus Van Sant
- 2001-01-12
William Forrester serves as a mentor and writer, guiding the young protagonist, Jamal Wallace, on his writing journey. Claire Spence acts as a supportive teacher, while Robert Crawford is a loyal friend.
Finding Forrester (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Finding Forrester. A unique relationship develops between an eccentric, reclusive novelist and a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. After the novelist discovers that the young athlete is...
- (129)
- Gus Van Sant
- PG-13
- Sean Connery
Overview. 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.
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This is William Forrester (Sean Connery), who keeps an eye on his Bronx neighborhood by using binoculars from his upper-floor window. "The man in the window" attracts the attention of black teenagers playing basketball on a court below, and that leads to the turning point in the life of Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown).
