Finding Forrester
“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Sean Connery·William Forrester
Rob Brown·Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham·Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin·Claire Spence
Damany Mathis·Kenzo
Busta Rhymes·Terrell Wallace
April Grace·Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt·John Coleridge
Michael Nouri·Dr. Spence
Richard Easton·Prof. Matthews
Average shot length
5.9s per shot
Gus Van Sant's career average is 15.2s across 16 measured films —see the full picture.