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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 · A 16-year-old basketball player and writer is mentored by a reclusive author in a prestigious prep school. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 2000 film directed by Gus Van Sant.
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- Drama
- Gus Van Sant
- 2001-01-12
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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- Gus Van Sant
- PG-13
- Sean Connery
Finding Forrester. Sean Connery portrays a reclusive author who bonds with a talented inner-city youth. 2,865 IMDb 7.3 2 h 16 min 2001. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Cerebral · Inspiring · Feel-good. Subscribe to STARZ for $1.99/month for 3 month (s) and $9.99/month thereafter, or rent or buy. Watch with STARZ. Start your subscription. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy.
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Dec 22, 2000 · A film about a reclusive writer (Sean Connery) and a brilliant black teen (Rob Brown) who forms a friendship and learns about writing. Roger Ebert praises the insights into writing and the performances, but criticizes the sports and romance elements.
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 · A drama film about a young African American writer and his mentor, an old writer who helps him pursue his passion. Learn more about the plot, cast, director, and streaming options of Finding Forrester (2000).