This year hasn’t offered us a lot of joy. That’s about to change with the upcoming documentary “Dear Santa.” The movie follows the tradition of the U.S. Postal Service’s tradition of fielding thousands of letters from kids to Santa and helping their Christmas wishes come true.
“Dear Santa” was directed by Dana Nachman (“Pick of the Litter“). The documentary was produced by Chelsea Matter (“Blessed Child“), Brendan Gaul (“5B“), and Nachman. Take a look at the official summary for “Dear Santa” below:
DEAR SANTA shines a light on the 100-year-old ‘Operation Santa’ Program of the United States Postal Service. Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa arrive at Post Offices around the country. Through Operation Santa, the United States Postal Service makes it possible for the public to safely adopt these letters and make children’s dreams come true. Traveling the country, much like Santa does on Christmas Eve, the film focuses on select ‘Operation Santa’ Centers: some in metropolitan areas like the massive operation in New York City and others in small towns where the Post Office is the heart of the community.
The film highlights letters where a child is asking for something poignant, something that goes beyond the common wish for a toy. Santa will explain how he enlists kind-hearted strangers across the country for these special requests while he concentrates on toy making and his demanding delivery schedule. This timeless documentary captures the warmth and spirit of Christmastime through the lens of this great American tradition, provoking audiences throughout the world to ask themselves how they can make the world a better place, one gesture at a time.
“Dear Santa” opens in select theaters and releases on-demand on December 4. Mark your calendar for a day of much-needed cheer. Take a look at the new trailer for “Dear Santa” below.
