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Finding Forrester

Name: Finding Forrester
Director: Gus Van Sant
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2000-12-21
Cast: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis

DramaHistory

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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Cast

Sean ConneryRob BrownF. Murray AbrahamAnna PaquinDamany MathisBusta RhymesApril GraceMichael PittMichael NouriRichard EastonGlenn FitzgeraldLil' Zane

Director

Gus Van Sant

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