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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.

20002h 16mPG-13Drama, History

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About Finding Forrester

Directors
Gus Van Sant
Cast
Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis, Busta Rhymes
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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