
Hope is Contagious
Inspired by a true story. A young boy fighting cancer writes letters to God, touching lives in his neighborhood and community and inspiring hope in everyone he comes in contact. An unsuspecting substitute postman, with a troubled life of his own, becomes entangled in the boy’s journey and his family by reading the letters. They inspire him to seek a better life for himself and his own son he’s lost through his alcohol addiction.
MPAA: Rated PG for thematic material.
Principal Cast: Robyn Lively, Jeffrey Johnson, Tanner Maguire, and Bailee Madison
Director: David Nixon and Patrick DoughtieTheatrical Release: April 9, 2010

When young Tyler feels down about his sickness, Mr. Perryfield tells Tyler that he is honored to be one of God’s Warrior.
Themes: Elderly, Evangelism, Optimism, Perspective, Dignity, Encouragement, Honor, Purpose, Significance
2:06
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Cancer-stricken Tyler asks his Mom if when he dies, another baby will take this place in the world.
Themes: Optimism, Parenting, Motherhood, Purpose, Significance, Childlike, Grief, Death, Chosen
1:39
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Tyler’s mailman shares how Tyler’s letters to God have inspired him to have faith and inspired the community to write their own letters to God.
Themes: Witnessing, Inspiration, Influence, Prayer, Faith, Hope, Transformation, Belief, Blessing
1:15
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Tyler’s brother performs a song that honors how Tyler’s bravery through his battle with cancer has inspired him.
Themes: Weakness, Inspiration, Influence, Music, Faith, Hope, Second Chance, Love, Example
1:54
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Inspired by a true story, a young boy fighting cancer writes letters to God, touching lives in his neighborhood.
Themes: Witnessing, Evangelism, Inspiration, Influence, Prayer, Hope, Purpose, Grief, Special Needs
2:04
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