Movie: Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

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Will Smith
Will Smith

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Gabriele Muccino
Gabriele Muccino

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Louis D'Esposito
Louis D'Esposito

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Jason Blumenthal
Jason Blumenthal

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Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta

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George Chung
George Chung

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James Lassiter
James Lassiter

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Mark Clayman
Mark Clayman

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Brian Howe
Brian Howe

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Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton

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    This is a "making of" documentary for the hit film "The Pursuit of Happyness". It chronicles a foreign director's perspective on The American Dream, and the challenges in making the film.

  • Release Date

    2007-03-27

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    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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