So Few Uplifting Films

There have been only a handful of films that have left me feeling hopeful and really good about humanity. Schindler’s List was one of them. Most of the time, though, film are either purely for fun or are downright disturbing. I won’t name the ones that I find absolutely offensive and a waste of time. That isn’t what this is about.

This is about finding a film that makes you feel better. In fact, it may actually make you feel like there’s hope for tomorrow and that each of us can make a difference. This film has already begun to do that in a small way and will now be ablet to do that on a much larger scale.

The Ultimate Gift began it’s life as a little book about giving. The movie, too, began small. After a few hundred pre-screenings, several million dollars have been raised for various charities. A teen group dedicated to giving, Show Of Hands has even been started based on this film.

But “small” often means low budget and that’s what has kept The Ultimate Gift from being released nationwide. Until now, that is. 20th Century Fox was so impressed with the message of this film that they are releasing it to 800 theaters around the country beginning March 9.

This is the official site of the movie”The Ultimate Gift” and the grass-roots movement its starting to help charities and give to others. Be sure to learn about the Weekend of Giving taking place during the national release of the film.

If you’re tired of movies that demean or degrade, that leave you feeling empty and hopeless or that simply don’t reflect the values that you embrace, please consider marking the weekend of March 9 for the premier of this film and then joining in one of the grass roots campaigns for giving.

I’ve been waiting for something like this to come around. It’s finally here and I know I won’t miss it.

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