The Ruby Theatre celebrates all our local individuals, groups, schools, organizations and businesses that promote kindness and compassion year round, and especially during this time of challenges and change. For example, did you know that since the pandemic began Tender Loving Care for Seniors volunteers have been phoning and using facetime ( rather than home visits) to connect local seniors to friends and services? Thrive Chelan Valley has been providing food, supplies and other services to children; Chelan Valley Hope and the Chelan Food Bank has been serving an increasing number of people in need? And local businesses have been donating meals? Bet you know even more acts of kindness going on in Chelan Valley!  With a sincere thanks to all our local kind “heroes”, we want to share a list of films that tell stories about kindness.

Pay It Forward ( 2002)  PG-13 -A young boy attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance.

Ferdinand (2017) PG- After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

Forrest Gump (1994) PG-13 – The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, the events of Vietnam, Watergate and other historical events unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, whose only desire is to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.

Cinderella ( 2015) PG– When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PG)–  An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers.

See you at the Ruby soon!