Finding Forrester
Dec 21, 2000 | IMDB 7.1
136 min Watch NowDrama, History
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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