MOVIES on Instagram: "Brad Pitt’s first Oscar came in 2014, but not for his acting. He received it as a producer when 12 Years a Slave (2013) won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The film, directed by Steve McQueen, tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1840s America. Brad Pitt not only produced the film through his company Plan B Entertainment but also had a small acting role as a Canadian carpenter who helps Northup. . . Follow @define.

MOVIES on Instagram: "In The Pursuit of Happyness, one of the most meaningful moments comes right at the end. As Will Smith’s character, Chris Gardner, walks through the street after finally landing the job that changes his life, he crosses paths with a man most viewers don’t recognize. That “random man” is actually the real Chris Gardner, whose story of struggle and perseverance inspired the entire film. His brief appearance serves as a powerful bridge between reality and cinema, reminding us t