UNITED STATES · 2000

Finding Forrester

Gus Van Sant
American Independent mentorship coming of age redemption overcoming adversity literary passion
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Synopsis

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.

Year2000
CountryUnited States
DirectorGus Van Sant
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