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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. By chance, Jamal befriends a reclusive writer, William Forrester (Sean Connery), through whom he refines his talent for writing and comes to terms with his identity. Anna Paquin, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Pitt, Glenn Fitzgerald, April Grace, Busta Rhymes, and Charles Bernstein star in supporting roles.

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2000 · 2h 16m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.1/10 (1,242 votes)

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

Box office $80M worldwide

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Gus Van SantDirector

Sean Conneryas William Forrester

Rob Brownas Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abrahamas Robert Crawford

Anna Paquinas Claire Spence

Damany Mathisas Kenzo

Busta Rhymesas Terrell Wallace AApril Graceas Ms. Joyce

Michael Pittas John Coleridge

Michael Nourias Dr. Spence

Richard Eastonas Prof. Matthews

Glenn Fitzgeraldas Massie

Lil' Zaneas Damon

Stephanie Berryas Janice FFly Williams IIIas Fly

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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. By chance, Jamal befriends a reclusive writer, William Forrester (Sean Connery), through whom he refines his talent for writing and comes to terms with his identity. Anna Paquin, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Pitt, Glenn Fitzgerald, April Grace, Busta Rhymes, and Charles Bernstein star in supporting roles.

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2000 · 2h 16m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.1/10 (1,242 votes)

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

Box office $80M worldwide

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