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.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes
Directed & Produced by: Sean Connery, Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Gus Van Sant, Bill Brown, Mike Rich
Release date: 12/21/2000
Running time: 136 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 by 617 users