Finding Forrester
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
Rating
7.1 The Film
Finding Forrester
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
The Story
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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Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written byMike Rich
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