In the end, we chase high-quality repacks because this film is a lifeline. The scene where Chris Gardner tells his son, "Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something," loses its punch if the audio crackles. The scene where he finally gets the job and walks into the crowd, silent tears streaming down his face, relies on the subtlety of the 5.1 surround mix.

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Repacks typically "mux" (combine) an additional audio stream from another region's release or a TV broadcast to make it "dual audio." Subtitles:

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: Captures the gritty, muted tones of 1980s San Francisco.