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.
Released: Dec 21, 2000
Runtime: 136 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis, Busta Rhymes
Crew: Gus Van Sant (Director), Valdís Óskarsdóttir (Editor), Sean Connery (Producer), Harris Savides (Director of Photography), Rhonda Tollefson (Producer), Laurence Mark (Producer)