On platforms like Reddit , some argue the film has a "sad message" because it portrays a system where one must be exceptional just to survive, rather than a system that provides a basic safety net. V. Conclusion
The film focuses on the bond between father and son, emphasizing Gardner’s refusal to abandon his child despite his lack of a home.
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Chris Gardner’s financial downfall begins with a failed investment in "bone density scanners," which prove too expensive for the medical market.