‘The Pursuit of Happyness’
In the movie adaptation of “The Pursuit of Happyness,” the plot centers around a man seeking a better life for himself and his young son. The book couldn’t be farther from the wholesome depiction the film presents of the relationship between son and stepfather. Chris Gardner actively fantasizes about murdering his abusive guardian, even going so far as to precisely plot out a scheme involving an “accidental” death by refrigerator.