Letters to God

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A boozing postal worker finds his life turned upside down by a boy struggling with cancer. Young Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) faces his cancer with a strong spirit and good humor, and maintains his faith by writing letters to God–letters that the neighborhood’s new mailman, Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey Johnson), doesn’t know how to handle. Gradually, McDaniels finds himself drawn into the Doherty family’s life… and drawn to Tyler’s lonely mother, Maddy (Robyn Lively). Letters to God is earnest and family friendly, with moments of slapstick humor to leaven Tyler’s troubled circumstances. Any viewer’s response to Letters to God will depend on his or her faith; devout Christians will find it a sincere and uplifting testament to God’s love, while non-Christians will find it saccharine and heavy-handed. But it’s certainly a polished production, with professional cinematography, a cleanly written (if a bit obvious) script, and solid performances from the attractive cast. –Bret Fetzer

Product Description

Tyler Doherty is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy armed with strong faith and courage as he faces his daily battle against cancer. Surrounded by a loving family and community, Tyler’s 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 searching for meaning. Brady 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. Inspired by a true story, Letters to God delivers a message of hope, faith and courage that others can apply to their own personal struggles regardless of what they may face in their everyday lives.