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Finding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film written by Mike Rich and directed by Gus Van Sant. In the film, a black teenager, Jamal Wallace ( Rob Brown ), is invited to attend a prestigious private high school.
Jan 12, 2001 · Finding Forrester: Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin. Forrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.
Dec 19, 2000 · A unique relationship develops between an eccentric, reclusive novelist and a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. After the novelist discovers that the young athlete is...
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Sean Connery portrays a reclusive author who bonds with a talented inner-city youth. 2,870 IMDb 7.3 2 h 16 min 2001. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Cerebral · Inspiring · Feel-good. Watch with a free Prime trial. Watch with Prime.
After recognizing a high school basketball star's exceptional writing talent, award-winning author William Forrester decides to mentor the youngster. Watch trailers & learn more.
Dec 22, 2000 · This is William Forrester (Sean Connery), who keeps an eye on his Bronx neighborhood by using binoculars from his upper-floor window. "The man in the window" attracts the attention of black teenagers playing basketball on a court below, and that leads to the turning point in the life of Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown).
Befriended by fellow student Claire and helped along by Pulitzer Prize winning author and recluse William Forrester, Jamal pursues his dreams on and off the court while overcoming obstacles placed by his bitter literature teacher.
Dec 21, 2000 · Overview. 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.
Befriended by fellow student Claire (Anna Paquin) and helped along by Pulitzer-prize winning author and recluse William Forrester (Sean Connery), Jamal pursues his dreams both on and off the court while overcoming obstacles placed by his bitter literature teacher.
Dec 20, 2000 · Summary An uplifting story about the unusual dynamic between an isolated author (Connery) and the confident teenager (Brown) who changes his life. (Sony Pictures Entertainment) Drama. Directed By: Gus Van Sant. Written By: Mike Rich. Finding Forrester. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews. 62.
