Damion Lee

Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.

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.