The Pursuit of Happiness
Synopsis
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fourth of the six films, "The Pursuit of Happiness," filmmaker Robert Zemeckis delves into the history of America's relationship with mind-altering substances over the past 100 years, presenting interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field, interspersed with a treasure trove of film and television clips depicting the highs and lows of smoking, drinking and drugging in the 20th century.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Emerling
- Original Title
- The Pursuit of Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Touchstone Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Susan Emerling
Denis Maloney, Ian Kelly
R. Orlando Duenas
Sandra Itkoff, Lesli Klainberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lesli Klainberg
Producer
Denis Maloney
Director of Photography
Susan Emerling
Writer
Ian Kelly
Director of Photography
R. Orlando Duenas
Editor
Robert Zemeckis
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Pursuit of Happiness about?
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fourth of the six films, "The Pursuit of Happiness," filmmaker Robert Zemeckis delves into the history of America's relationship with mind-altering substances over the past 100 years, presenting interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field, interspersed with a treasure trove of film and television clips depicting the highs and lows of smoking, drinking and drugging in the 20th century.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in The Pursuit of Happiness?
The principal cast of The Pursuit of Happiness includes Barry Hansen, Dennis Hopper, Tom Pirko, Peter Hayden, Phil Kavanaugh.
When was The Pursuit of Happiness released and how long is it?
The Pursuit of Happiness was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).