| Reż. Gabriele Muccino |
| USA 2006 |
| Drama |
| 1 godz. 57 min. |
| Will Smith (Chris Gardner), Jaden Smith (Christopher Gardner, syn Chrisa), Thandie Newton (Linda, żona Chrisa) |
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DESCRIPTION:
An American drama from 2006, based on the true story of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), who, despite a dire financial situation, dreams of professional success and a stable life. He is a salesman dealing in medical equipment and can barely make ends meet, and after his wife leaves, he is left alone with his young son to support. Inspired by the prospect of a better future, he decides to apply for an internship at a prestigious brokerage firm, even though it is unpaid and offers no guarantee of employment.
GALLERY:
LET’S TALK ABOUT:
What particularly moved you about the film?
Chris Gardner – an extraordinary main character who endures a never-ending series of life’s failures – what feelings does Chris evoke in you?
Why? What is behind the way the world treats weak people, life’s losers?
How do you handle your own failures?
Tell us about a failure or mistake that ultimately turned out to have a positive impact on your life.
Tell us about one of your crisis situations, last-resort moments, or hopeless predicaments, and how you managed to get through it.
Chris knows how to solve a Rubik’s Cube, which helped him win over his employer – what talent of yours has been or continues to be useful in your life?
Chris almost literally “chases” happiness – what brings you happiness?
Tell us about a particularly happy event in your life.
The characters in the film hit rock bottom and are very much alone in it – we don’t even see the smallest gestures of kindness from others – is this vision of the world true in relation to the reality in which you live?
Tell us about a gesture of kindness you experienced from a stranger or from someone you would never have expected such a gesture from.
During a game of basketball, Chris passes on some important advice to his son, including the words “don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something” – what do you think of this advice?
“You got a dream? You gotta protect it, fight for it!” – tell us about something you have persistently pursued.
On several occasions, young Christopher tells his dad that he trusts him – tell us about the people you trust the most.
Are you a trustworthy person yourself?
Christopher tells a joke about a man who, during a flood, waits for God’s help and ignores the help offered to him by people – tell us about situations in which you received important help and support from others.
The film’s narrator divides his life into chapters with titles – running, the biggest mistake, the internship – could you also give a title to certain period(s) of your life?
Chris is often treated worse than others – for the internship supervisors he becomes an errand boy – doughnuts, coffee, moving cars – and he has trouble setting boundaries himself – why do you think that is?
Are you able to set boundaries?
“Don’t remove the mountain, but give me the strength to climb it” – we hear these words of prayer during a service attended by the film’s characters – what mountain are you climbing right now?
What/who helps you in that climb?
Which values from the list below does The Pursuit of Happyness explore?
Which are the most important to you?
List of values:
Altruism, Assertiveness, Selflessness, Safety, Closeness, Heroism, Patience, Goodness, Spirit, Empathy, Hospitality, Politeness, Generosity, Honor, Humor, Creativity, Loyalty, Wisdom, Courage, Love, Motivation, Hope, Reliability, Nonconformity, Responsibility, Bravery, Composure, Optimism, Openness, Passion, Beauty, Humility, Peace, Ingenuity, Sacrifice, Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Punctuality, Joy, Reason, Integrity, Heart, Strength, Consistency, Respect, Sincerity, Happiness, Transcendence, Care, Honesty, Moderation, Orderliness, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Faith, Credibility, Knowledge, Faithfulness, Freedom, Sensitivity, Support, Compassion, Imagination, Perseverance, Commitment, Life
