Finding Forrester

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

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.

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace

Ms. Joyce

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

Michael Nouri

Dr. Spence

Matt Damon

Steven Sanderson

Glenn Fitzgerald

Massie

Richard Easton

Prof. Matthews

Stephanie Berry

Janice

Lil' Zane

Damon

Gus Van Sant

Library Assistant (uncredited)

Fly Williams III

Fly

Jim Titus

Student

Damany Mathis

Kenzo

Damion Lee

Clay