Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “The Pursuit Of Happyness”
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Veronica Wells
Why Will wanted to make the movie
In 2003, Chris Gardner was interviewed on 20/20. His compelling story of how he went from being homeless to being a multimillionaire caught Will Smith’s attention. In an interview published on About.com, Smith explains the moment he knew this film was for him.
“When I saw that 20/20 piece. Chris Gardner walks through and retraces the steps. There is a segment where he goes into the actual bathroom that he slept in with his son. I was like, ‘I’m making that movie.’”
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