Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Will Smith

The speaker expresses gratitude and reflects on a significant time in their life, particularly due to their involvement in a film about Chris Gardner's life. They describe being inspired by Gardner's resilience and command over trauma, comparing it to figures like Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali. This inspiration led to the creation of the film, which exceeded their dreams.

What is the speaker's emotional state regarding their current life events?

• Anxious and worried

• Indifferent and detached

• Confused and uncertain

• Excited and overwhelmed

What significant moment did the speaker witness in the 2020 piece on Chris Gardner?

• Chris Gardner giving a motivational speech

• Chris Gardner meeting Nelson Mandela

• Chris Gardner standing in a subway bathroom

• Chris Gardner winning an award

How did Chris Gardner handle his past trauma according to the speaker?

• He denied its existence

• He had command over it

• He was overwhelmed by it

• He ignored it completely

Which two historical figures did the speaker compare Chris Gardner's resilience to?

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali

• Mother Teresa and Albert Einstein

• Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill

What was the speaker's motivation for making the film?

• To gain fame and recognition

• To win an award for best documentary

• To share Chris Gardner's inspiring story

• To explore a new career path