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Finding Forrester
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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“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
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- Dec 21, 2000
- 2h 16m
- English
- Gus Van Sant
- Mike Rich
- Released
- $43.0M
- $80.1M
Laurence Mark ProductionsFountainbridge Films
Finding Forrester Productions
