Finding Forrester (2000)

In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.

• Drama
• 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.

Rating

7.1 / 10 (1,285 votes)

Release date

December 21, 2000

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

English

Director

Gus Van Sant

Status

Released