Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Special features; HBO making of special (15 min); found: Rob Brown, (15 min.) ;deleted choir scenes (8 min.); filmographies theatrical trailer (3min,(. Participants: Cast; Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes, Rob Brown. Audience: MPAA rating: PG-13.
Summary:
Jamel Wallace is a talented 16-year-old basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. After an accidental meeting, Forrester, a reclusive novelist, becomes Jamel's unlikely mentor. Soon, both men learn lessons from each other about life and the importance of friendship. Produced by Laurence Mark, Sean Connery and Rhonda Tolleoson. Written by Mike Rich; directed by Gus Van Sant. Director of photography; Harris Savides; film editor, Valdis Oskarsdottir.
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