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Finding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Mike Rich. In the film, a black teenager, Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown), is invited to attend a prestigious private high school.
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.
Befriended by fellow student Claire and helped along by Pulitzer Prize winning author and recluse William Forrester, Jamal pursues his dreams on and off the court while overcoming obstacles placed by his bitter literature teacher.
Dec 19, 2000 · Finding Forrester. NEW. A unique relationship develops between an eccentric, reclusive novelist and a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. After the novelist discovers that the young...
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Dec 22, 2000 · 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 ).
Finding Forrester. Sean Connery portrays a reclusive author who bonds with a talented inner-city youth. 2,917. IMDb 7.3 2 h 16 min 2001 X-Ray PG-13. Drama • Sports • Cerebral • Inspiring. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $14.09. More purchase. options. Available to rent or buy.
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After recognizing a high school basketball star's exceptional writing talent, award-winning author William Forrester decides to mentor the youngster. Watch trailers & learn more.
A reclusive novelist and an African-American scholar-athlete form an unlikely friendship that opens up the world for both of them. 2000 Columbia Pictures Ind...
Dec 21, 2000 · 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.
