Finding Forrester

Drama

Sean Connery	William Forrester
Rob Brown	Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
Anna Paquin
Busta Rhymes

Director	Gus Van Sant
Producer	Laurence Mark; Rhonda Tollefson
Writer	Mike Rich

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

Academy Award®-winner Sean Connery stars in this powerful and unforgettable drama from acclaimed director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, To Die For). With a strong cast including Academy Award®-winners F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus, Last Action Hero) and Anna Paquin (The Piano, X-Men), the film also features rap music superstar Busta Rhymes (Shaft) and an incredible performance from talented newcomer Rob Brown.

Jamal Wallace (Brown) is a talented 16-year-old basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. William Forrester (Connery) is a reclusive Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who never gave the world a second novel. After an accidental meeting, Forrester becomes Jamal's unlikely mentor, providing guidance to help develop the young man's exceptional skills. Soon, Forrester's harsh view of the world begins to change as both men learn lessons from each other about life - and the importance of friendship.