A Heartwarming Thanksgiving Story Goes To Netflix
This Thanksgiving, curl up on the couch with a warm cup of coffee and get ready to have your heartstrings tugged by The Thanksgiving Text. This feel-good Netflix original movie tells the true story of an unlikely friendship between Wanda Dench, a grandmother, and Jamal Linton, a senior in high school. The pair met after Wanda accidentally sent a text inviting Jamal to Thanksgiving dinner instead of her grandson. Even though he was not the intended recipient of the invitation, Jamal accepted anyway—and the rest is history.
The film follows Wanda and Jamal as they become friends and as their annual tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving together grows. The movie is a heartwarming reminder that friendship knows no bounds and that family can be found in the most unexpected places. So whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with your biological family or your chosen family, cuddle up with The Thanksgiving Text and get ready to feel all the feels.
The plot of The Thanksgiving Text is based on a true story that went viral in 2016. When Wanda Dench accidentally sent a text inviting Jamal Linton to Thanksgiving dinner instead of her grandson, she had no idea that her mistake would lead to such a heartwarming friendship. But it did—and now, their annual tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving together has become legendary.
In addition to being a heartwarming tale about friendship and family, The Thanksgiving Text is also a timely reminder about the power of kindness and inclusion. In today’s divisive political climate, it’s easy to forget that we all have more in common than we think—but stories like this one remind us of what really matters during the holidays: connection, compassion, and feeling grateful for what we have.
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