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Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester (2000)

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

Radar 42Stable signalGB:122h 16mDrama · History

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

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.

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Content check

✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12

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Radar score42/100
Quality signal66/100
Audience rating7.1
Votes counted1,233
Trust signalStable signal

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