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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Awards
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
New York City, Toronto, Hamilton, The Bronx
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2001 generic
- Black Reel Awards 2001 generic
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2001 generic
Titles
| Original title | Finding Forrester | |
| Québec French title | À la rencontre de Forrester | |
| Alternate title | À la recherche de Forrester |
Soundtracks
| CD | Finding Forrester (Music From The Motion Picture) (2000) | 1 release, 2000: Columbia |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
