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.
Release date: 2000-12-21
Duration: 2h 16min
Status: Released
Genres: Drama History
Sean Connery
William ForresterRob Brown
Jamal WallaceF. Murray Abraham
Robert CrawfordAnna Paquin
Claire SpenceDamany Mathis
KenzoBusta Rhymes
Terrell WallaceApril Grace
Ms. JoyceMichael Pitt
John ColeridgeMichael Nouri
Dr. SpenceRichard Easton
Prof. Matthews