The Pursuit of Happyness

Luis Diego Prado

English Course
September 29th, 2017
 Summary of the movie
• Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has
invested in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has
made these devices. However, they do not sell to much so he tries to figure out
how to sell them, his wife leaves him, he lost his house, his bank account, and
credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner was desperate
to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive
pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices.
 Main Characters
• Chris Gardener ( William Smith)
• Christopher ( Jaden Smith)
• Linda (Thandie Newton)
• Jay Twistle ( Brian Howe)
• Walter Ribbon ( Kurt Fuller)
• Martin Frohm ( James Karen)
• Mrs. Chu (Takayo Fischer)
• The movie is worthy to be seen. I feel that the movie has a message in
it. The message is that one should not lose heart.
• One should go on trying with determination and perseverance and
one day, one will succeed. The determination of each and every
human being will be rewarded. Therefore, happiness is worth
pursuing.