When Chris Gardner and his son smiled and walked toward the Golden Gate Bridge on the big screen, the 120-minute movie had come to an end. Joyful music began to play, and the detailed credits rolled upwards in rows against the backdrop of various static images: Chris Gardner's first day on the job, him and his son moving into their new home, buying his son a complete set of Captain America toys... Each image radiated brilliant smiles and faces full of happiness.
As the movie ended, the sound of the audience's chatter buzzed through the theater, but no one left their seats. They waited until the logo of the movie company, a flame on the big screen, appeared and other movie trailers started to play. Then the audience began to get up and leave.