What makes The Pursuit of Happyness a must watch for any young black man that wants to be successful and full of joy? The Pursuit of Happiness is a story about endurance. Chris Gardner, the protagonist, is given many obstacles. At first he believes he is going to increase his standard of living by investing all of his savings into bone scanners to sell to doctors. This plan falls through and he ends up behind on rent because he struggles to make a sell. Due to this his wife leaves him and he is left to provide for his son alone. Even worse, he loses his house and has to find a safe place for him and his son to sleep each night. Despite all of these challenges, Gardner begins his journey as a stockbroker and ends up as a multimillion-dollar investor. It is a story about passion and determination. As Chris and his son are playing basketball to pass time his son mentions going to play for the NBA when he is older. Chris shoots down that dream as it is unrealistic at first. Then in his son’s turmoil Gardner reassures him saying ” Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something, you’ve got a dream. You’ve got to protect it”. This quote alone exemplifies chasing one’s dream and not giving up. These themes displayed throughout really make the movie more than normal rags to riches story. This movie is inspiring as a young black man who’s also wants success in the fast paced world of business.