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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Film Cast:

• William Forrester: Sean Connery
• Jamal Wallace: Rob Brown
• Robert Crawford: F. Murray Abraham
• Claire Spence: Anna Paquin
• Terrell Wallace: Busta Rhymes
• Ms. Joyce: April Grace
• John Coleridge: Michael Pitt
• Dr. Spence: Michael Nouri
• Prof. Matthews: Richard Easton
• Massie: Glenn Fitzgerald
• Damon: Lil’ Zane
• Janice: Stephanie Berry
• Fly: Fly Williams III
• Kenzo: Damany Mathis
• Clay: Damien Lee
• Coach Garrick: Tom Kearns
• Hartwell: Matthew Noah Word
• Dr. Simon: Charles Bernstein
• Bradley: Matt Malloy
• Steven Sanderson: Matt Damon
• Rapper: Jimmy Bobbit
• Opposing Player: Capital Jay
• Student: Jim Titus
• Claire’s Friend: Cassandra Kubinski
• Librarian: Sophia Wu
• Student Speaker: Gerry Rosenthal
• Student Manager: Tim Hall
• Old Money Man: Tom Mullica
• Kid in the Hall: David Madison
• Night Man: Joey Buttafuoco
• Referee: Jaime McCaig
• Referee: William Modeste
• Hallway Boy: Daniel Rodriguez
• Creston Player: Samuel Tyson
• Big Band Leader: Vince Giordano
• Trumpet Player: Dean Pratt
• Trumpet Player: Kerry MacKillop
• Trombone Player: Harvey Tibbs
• Sax Player: Jack Stuckey
• Sax Player: Mark Lopeman
• Sax Player: Marc Phaneuf
• Sax Player: Larry Wade
• Piano Player: Conal Fowkes
• Guitarist: Matt Munisteri
• Drummer: John Meyers
• Mailor Priest: Ron Morgan
• Jeopardy Contestant: Alison Folland
• Alex Trebek: Alex Trebek
• Library Assistant (uncredited): Gus Van Sant

Film Crew:

• Casting: Francine Maisler
• Producer: Sean Connery
• Editor: Valdís Óskarsdóttir
• Production Design: Jane Musky
• Art Direction: Robert Guerra
• Director: Gus Van Sant
• Costume Design: Ann Roth
• Writer: Mike Rich
• Executive Producer: Jonathan King
• Producer: Laurence Mark
• Producer: Rhonda Tollefson
• Executive Producer: Dany Wolf
• Director of Photography: Harris Savides
• Set Decoration: Susan Bode
• Casting: Bernard Telsey
• Set Decoration: Carolyn A. Loucks
• Sound Effects Editor: Michael “Gonzo” Gandsey
• Visual Effects Supervisor: Bob Munroe
• Art Direction: Darrell K. Keister
• Casting: David Vaccari
• Set Decoration: Lynn Tonnessen
• Supervising Sound Editor: Kelley Baker
• Sound Effects Editor: Patrick Winters
• Sound Effects Editor: Richard Moore

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