Finding Forrester Movie Analysis
“Finding Forrester,” demonstrates the development of a bond between two individuals who, on the surface appear to be from opposite sides of the world. We have a black sixteen year old born and raised in the Bronx, being raised by a single mother with his whole life yet to be lived. Jamal, the sixteen year old is full of aspiration, energy, spunk, and knowledge he wishes to keep to himself. He keeps this secret for various reasons; his mom Mrs. Wallace reveals one, “he doesn’t want to stand out” (Finding Forester). This is a fascinating film that teaches us how two people who are polar opposites find not only common ground, but a lifelong friendship. Sean Connery plays William Forrester, a Scottish, silvered haired, Caucasian, elderly
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Jamal has been picked to attend a Prep School, a free ride reflecting on both academic and athlete abilities. Much to Jamal’s surprise, Forrester not only accepts the open role of a fatherly figure, but also a brother type. Forrester basically commends Jamal on his writing and asks him, “Just what is it you want to do with your life? A question your present school cannot answer for you” (Finding Forrester). Filled with various emotions Jamal accepts the offer to attend Maylor Callow, one of the finest schools on the East Coast. Deciding to go to a new school was a challenge in itself, new school, new location, and new /different clothing was only the beginning of the obstacles ahead of Jamal. During Jamal’s first week, or so, of attendance at Maylor Callow he realized there were even more complex challenges; challenges in which he felt helpless, hopeless and unable to conquer on his own. He found himself turning to his newfound friend Forrester for advice, strong logical advice. This astonishing bond we see evolving is heartwarming, a young African American who is father less and an elderly man who is without immediate family still grieving the death of a brother who died as a result of an automobile accident years ago. Jamal and Forrester seem to be filling cavities within each other’s lives, cavities both men believed would be empty
Jamal has been picked to attend a Prep School, a free ride reflecting on both academic and athlete abilities. Much to Jamal’s surprise, Forrester not only accepts the open role of a fatherly figure, but also a brother type. Forrester basically commends Jamal on his writing and asks him, “Just what is it you want to do with your life? A question your present school cannot answer for you” (Finding Forrester). Filled with various emotions Jamal accepts the offer to attend Maylor Callow, one of the finest schools on the East Coast. Deciding to go to a new school was a challenge in itself, new school, new location, and new /different clothing was only the beginning of the obstacles ahead of Jamal. During Jamal’s first week, or so, of attendance at Maylor Callow he realized there were even more complex challenges; challenges in which he felt helpless, hopeless and unable to conquer on his own. He found himself turning to his newfound friend Forrester for advice, strong logical advice. This astonishing bond we see evolving is heartwarming, a young African American who is father less and an elderly man who is without immediate family still grieving the death of a brother who died as a result of an automobile accident years ago. Jamal and Forrester seem to be filling cavities within each other’s lives, cavities both men believed would be empty