Finding Forrester

"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.

Director: Gus Van Sant

Cast

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

Damany Mathis

Kenzo

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace

Ms. Joyce

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge