The Pursuit of Happyness

I enjoyed this 2006 movie starring Will Smith. It's an adaptation of the real-life story of Chris Gardner, today a successful stockbroker in Chicago, who was frequently homeless while he trained as a stockbroker in the early 80s in San Francisco.

Frankly I had to forward through a lot of the sad parts. That was a new one on me....something so sad I couldn't watch it. There are a number of scenes where Gardner and his son spend the night in a homeless shelter, struggle to scrape up enough money for food, etc. I couldn't watch them. I am turning into a big wimp in my old age.

The film does hit you over the head a bit much with the message. But it's a great movie and you'll find yourself cheering for Gardner all the way through.