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Finding Forrester
Description
A unique relationship develops between William, an eccentric, reclusive novelist and Jamal, a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. The friendship leads William to overcome his reclusiveness and for Jamal to overcome the racial prejudices and pursue his true dream, writing.
A unique relationship develops between William, an eccentric, reclusive novelist and Jamal, a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. The friendship leads William to overcome his reclusiveness and for Jamal to overcome the racial prejudices and pursue his true dream, writing.
Actors:
Conal Fowkes,
Stephanie Berry,
Capital Jay,
Jim Titus,
Mark Lopeman,
Chris M. Allport,
Gerry Rosenthal,
Cassandra Kubinski,
Matt Damon,
Damion Lee,
Charles Bernstein
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Conal Fowkes
Stephanie Berry
Capital Jay
Jim Titus
7 May 1981, New York City, New York, USA
Mark Lopeman
Chris M. Allport
23 August 1977, Burbank, California, USA
Gerry Rosenthal
2 September 1980, USA
Cassandra Kubinski
Matt Damon
8 October 1970, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Damion Lee
Charles Bernstein
4 April 1950, New York City, New York, USA
Genre:
Drama
Country:
United States
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