Finding Forrester
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.
Drama
Fountainbridge Films, Laurence Mark Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Finding Forrester Productions
Sean Connery as William Forrester, Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace, F. Murray Abraham as Prof. Robert Crawford, Anna Paquin as Claire Spence, Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace, April Grace as Ms. Joyce, Michael Pitt as John Coleridge, Michael Nouri as Dr. Spence, Matt Damon as Steven Sanderson, Richard Easton as Prof. Matthews, Glenn Fitzgerald as Massie, Forrester's Delivery Man, Lil' Zane as Damon, Gus Van Sant as Library Assistant (uncredited)