| Description |
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Ralph Waite, Robin Lively, Tanner Maguire, Jeffery Johnson, Maree Cheatham, Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; thematic material. |
| Summary |
Eight-year-old Tyler is armed with strong faith and courage as he faces a battle against cancer. His prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler's postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life, and is searching for meaning. Brady is at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler's shining spirit, bravery, and grace. |
| Note |
Special features: commentary with director David Nixon and writer/co-director Patrick Doughtie; behind the scenes featurette, theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Cancer -- Patients -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Cancer in children -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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God -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Pen pals -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Religious films.
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| Added Author |
Waite, Ralph, 1928-2014.
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Lively, Robyn, 1972-
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Maguire, Tanner.
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Vivendi Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
883476027661 |
| Music No. |
PP2766 Vivendi Entertainment |
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