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2000

Finding Forrester

Directed by Gus Van Sant
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.

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.

Duration

2h 16m

Released

December 21, 2000

Revenue

$80,100,000

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Cast49

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

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