

Drama · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Sean Connery
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Sean Connery
William Forrester


Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace


F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford


Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence


Damany Mathis
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Damany Mathis
Kenzo


Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace


April Grace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
April Grace
Ms. Joyce


Michael Pitt
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge


Michael Nouri
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence


Richard Easton
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
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