A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career. starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton, and introducing Jaden Christopher Syre Smith⋯ although uncredited, the real Christopher P Gardner [who is an associate producer] had a cameo as a street passerby in the ending. Gabriele Muccino directs from an adaptation by Steven Conrad; Based on true aspects. Produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, James Lassiter and Will Smith • Executive Producers: Louis D'Esposito, Mark Clayman, David Alper and Teddy Zee. Music by Andrea Guerra. an Overbrook Entertainment/Escape Artists production for Columbia Pictures, with Relativity Media. Filmed around San Francisco, CA circa Fall '05 with Panavision® cameras and lenses. Approved [No. 42013]/rated PG-13 for some language.