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Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

Film · 2007

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Stuart Richardsondirector · producer
  2. Dan Kavanaughexecutive producer
  3. Greg Matthewscinematographer
  4. Leneta Antoineproducer

On screen

  1. Gabriele Muccinolead actor
  2. Jason Blumenthallead actor
  3. Will Smithlead actor
  4. Louis D'Espositolead actor
  5. George Chungsupporting actor
  6. Mark Claymansupporting actor
  7. Jaden Smithsupporting actor
  8. James Lassitersupporting actor
  9. Thandiwe Newtonsupporting actor
  10. Brian Howesupporting actor
  11. Dan Castellanetasupporting actor
  12. Christopher Lee Parsonguest actor
  13. James Karenguest actor
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From the people who made Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

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Across the whole team

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  1. The Pursuit of Happyness2006 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
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Through the cast

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  2. The Last KissGabriele Muccino2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Kiss Me AgainGabriele Muccino2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Things UnspokenGabriele Muccino2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The Best YearsGabriele Muccino2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Remember Me, My LoveGabriele Muccino2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. There's No Place Like HomeGabriele Muccino2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Life in a YearWill SmithJames Lassiter2020 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. But Forever in My MindGabriele Muccino1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Playing for KeepsGabriele Muccino2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Last KissGabriele Muccino2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. After EarthWill SmithJaden Smith2013 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  13. SummertimeGabriele Muccino2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Fathers and DaughtersGabriele Muccino2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. ShowtimeWill SmithJames Lassiter2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Bio-DomeJason Blumenthal1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ReunionWill SmithJames Lassiter2020 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. The Man from TorontoJason Blumenthal2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. I, RobotWill SmithJames Lassiter2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic UniverseLouis D'Esposito2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Black Panther 3Louis D'Esposito2028 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Team DarrylLouis D'Esposito2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Opposite CornersLouis D'Esposito1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. EmancipationWill SmithJames Lassiter2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Charm City KingsWill SmithJames Lassiter2020 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Hope SpringsJason Blumenthal2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Alex & EmmaJason Blumenthal2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. The Karate KidWill SmithJaden Smith2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  29. Marvel One-Shot: Agent CarterLouis D'Esposito2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Bad Boys for LifeWill SmithJames Lassiter2020 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. HitchWill SmithJames Lassiter2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Louis D'Esposito2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Marvel One-Shot: Item 47Louis D'Esposito2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. King RichardWill SmithJames Lassiter2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  41. Zathura: A Space AdventureLouis D'Esposito2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97Louis D'Esposito2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. I Am GrootLouis D'Esposito2022 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  44. CassandroJason Blumenthal2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. Magnum OpusLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of She-Hulk: Attorney at LawLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. The Secret Life of BeesWill SmithJames Lassiter2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  48. Groot Takes a BathLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  50. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All AlongLouis D'Esposito2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  53. Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the KingLouis D'Esposito2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  62. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3Jason Blumenthal2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Moon KnightLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. Bel-AirWill SmithJames Lassiter2022 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  65. Groot's First StepsLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Spider-Man: Brand New DayLouis D'Esposito2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. The Legend of Bagger VanceWill Smith2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  72. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsLouis D'Esposito2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of EchoLouis D'Esposito2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Louis D'Esposito2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. Lakeview TerraceWill SmithJames Lassiter2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  78. Guardians of the GalaxyLouis D'Esposito2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  81. Six Degrees of SeparationWill Smith1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's HammerLouis D'Esposito2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverLouis D'Esposito2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. The First Beautiful ThingGabriele Muccino2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. Men in BlackWill Smith1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Marvel One-Shot: The ConsultantLouis D'Esposito2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaLouis D'Esposito2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. This Means WarWill SmithJames Lassiter2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  90. Captain America: Civil WarLouis D'Esposito2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  104. AnnieWill SmithJames Lassiter2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  105. EternalsLouis D'Esposito2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Captain America: The First AvengerLouis D'Esposito2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. Captain America: The Winter SoldierLouis D'Esposito2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. Avengers: Infinity WarLouis D'Esposito2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Spider-Man: Far From HomeLouis D'Esposito2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. Thor: Love and ThunderLouis D'Esposito2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. Independence DayWill Smith1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. Black PantherLouis D'Esposito2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. Unfinished BusinessJason Blumenthal2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. ThorLouis D'Esposito2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. The AvengersLouis D'Esposito2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. A Journal for JordanJason Blumenthal2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Dr. DeathJason Blumenthal2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  118. Iron ManLouis D'Esposito2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. Black WidowLouis D'Esposito2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  120. Suicide SquadWill Smith2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. Ant-Man and the WaspLouis D'Esposito2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  122. What If...?Louis D'Esposito2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  123. Dunston Checks InJason Blumenthal1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. Ant-ManLouis D'Esposito2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. The Back-Up PlanJason Blumenthal2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  126. Captain America: Brave New WorldLouis D'Esposito2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. Enemy of the StateWill Smith1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  129. Being the RicardosJason Blumenthal2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  130. Avengers: Age of UltronLouis D'Esposito2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  131. The Equalizer 2Jason Blumenthal2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. Marvel ZombiesLouis D'Esposito2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  133. Troop ZeroJason Blumenthal2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. VisionQuestLouis D'Esposito2026 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  135. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManLouis D'Esposito2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  136. FocusWill Smith2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. The Weather ManJason Blumenthal2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  138. X-Men '97Louis D'Esposito2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  139. Spider-Man: HomecomingLouis D'Esposito2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. Marvel's Agent CarterLouis D'Esposito2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  141. Bad BoysWill Smith1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  143. Men in Black IIWill Smith2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Made in AmericaWill Smith1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. BrightWill Smith2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Deadpool & WolverineLouis D'Esposito2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Captain MarvelLouis D'Esposito2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  154. Eyes of WakandaLouis D'Esposito2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  161. The UpsideJason Blumenthal2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  167. The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWill Smith1990 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  168. Wild Wild WestWill Smith1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. The Falcon and the Winter SoldierLouis D'Esposito2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  170. She-Hulk: Attorney at LawLouis D'Esposito2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  171. Moon KnightLouis D'Esposito2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  172. AladdinDan Castellaneta1994 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  183. Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda ForeverLouis D'Esposito2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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