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.

• DirectorGus Van Sant
• Release21 December 2000
• Genre
  Drama / History
• Duration2h 16m
• Budget$43,000,000
• Revenue$80,100,000
• Rate
  

  7.1
  1123 reviews
• Productions

  Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions