Letters to God

Director David Nixon

Courage. Bravery. Hope. These words describe a Christian movie called “Letters to God.” It is a heartwarming story about finding the faith to fight cancer once and for all. Overall, it is an inspirational movie that can be preachy at times but tells a good story. The movie sends a message to never give up hope in a crisis. The movie tells the true story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning. The resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them.

Tyler Doherty, portrayed by Tanner Maguire, is an 8-year-old boy fighting brain cancer. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces the daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace. To Tyler, God is a friend and the best pen pal in the world. His prayers are made in the form of letters, which he composes and mails on a daily basis. The letters find their way into the hands of Brady McDaniels, portrayed by Jeffery Johnson, who is a substitute postman standing at a crossroads in his life. At first, he is completely confused and in conflict over what to do with the letters. But the decision he makes becomes a living testament to the quiet power of one boy’s unshakable faith. 

“Letters to God” will be released on DVD on Aug. 10.