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The pursuit of happyness Cover Image DVD

The pursuit of happyness [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents in association with Relativity Media an Overbrook Entertainment, Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black [and others] ; directed by Gabriele Muccino ; written by Steven Conrad.

Pursuit of happiness (other title)
Muccino, Gabriele, (film director.). Newton, Thandie, 1972- (Added Author). Smith, Jaden, (actor.). Smith, Will, 1968- (actor.). Columbia Pictures Industries. (Added Author). Escape Artists (Firm) (Added Author). Overbrook Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Relativity Media. (Added Author). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Will Smith, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen. (Cast).

Summary:

Based on a true story, Chris Gardner takes custody of his son as he begins a non-paying stockbroker internship, leading the two through a punishing quest for a better life.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1424851491
  • ISBN: 9781424851492
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Full screen
  • Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2007]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Features: Making Pursuit : an Italian take on the American dream, Father and son : on screen and off, The man behind the movie : a conversation with Chris Gardner, inside the Rubik's cube, "I can" song, director's commentary by Gabriele Muccino.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Participant or Performer Note:
Will Smith, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note:
DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
In English or French with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles.

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Subject:
Fathers and sons > Drama.
Homelessness > Drama.
Internship programs > Drama.
Single fathers > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 7 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 8 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library PG-13 DVD PUR (Text) 30229100502532 Adult Video Available -
Mars Hill Library PG-13 1-DVD PUR (Text) 30229100502540 Adult Video Fiction Available -

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