7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Finding Forrester (2000)
Finding Forrester (2000)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film addresses issues of racial and class prejudice within an elite academic setting but champions an individualistic solution centered on personal merit, integrity, and the transformative power of mentorship, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a prominent Black lead character, showcasing diversity in its central role. However, it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on individual mentorship and overcoming challenges rather than critiquing traditional roles or groups.
Secondary
The film 'Finding Forrester' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the mentorship between a young, talented writer and a reclusive author, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation within its plot or character arcs.
Finding Forrester does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a mentorship between a reclusive writer and a young student, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Finding Forrester is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
All primary characters in "Finding Forrester" were original creations for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation where these characters were established as a different race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.2
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