THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS

Here are many stories of single mothers struggling to raise their kids against incredible odds, and with little help. But rarely do you hear of single fathers going through the same struggle. Chris Gardner is one of those fathers.

The Pursuit of Happyness is a very moving film about a man and his quest for a better life. It is an inspiring case study of how many of the elements of happiness work together from relationships, to poverty, to positive mental attitude and determination.

The story, The Pursuit of Happyness is a touching and inspiring film about Chris Gardner, a sales man of bone density scanners determined to become a stockbroker but first he has to go through an internship which means no pay. Chris decides to do it but when his wife leaves and he is evicted, he has to take care of his son on his own. So they find themselves sometimes living on the street and struggling to get by. The story follows him and his son as he chases his dream often sleeping in homeless shelters and even a public bathroom but never giving up for the sake of his son. 

The Pursuit of Happyness teaches us a lot about the importance of virtues and strength in our happy lives. One of the famous and inspiring dialogue that I would like to mention here is the one Christopher said to his son and here it goes.

"Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something. Not even me."

This is really a beautiful line for motivation. No matter what others think about you but you should be firm in your own determination and should keep on going things that you want to do in life.

Besides, the movie shows how people without money are often victimized and bullied by those who do have money and power. Yet Chris Gardener repeatedly demonstrates the importance of good relationships even with people who treat him badly. 

Is it based on the true story ?

Yes, The Pursuit of Happyness was based on the memoir of the same name by the real-life Chris Gardener.

 

Its a very inspiring movie with Will Smith and his real life son playing the lead characters and at times I couldn't help looking at my own life where I could at times relate. For his performance, Will Smith was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor.