The Thistlewits
We leave a mark with each day that we live in this world, with our every footprint, the good or the unpleasant things that we do while we are living creates an impact on our surroundings, especially with the people living among us. As much as possible we want our traces to be positive, filled with kindness and optimism we can inject around us and the people we interact with. However, we cannot control other people’s impact on society. The anger, the hate, most of the time, these negativity spreads faster and infects people by the second corroding our ability to communicate, empathize, and be the human we ought to be. At first, the negativity will seem small, shallow, and harmless, and as it goes by unrecognized and unreconciled, it grows to a higher level of negativity that enables more conflict, inhumane acts, and sadly, rage. This is sad but true and often happens in small communities where it is easier to spread positivity, what more of the negative.
Today, my dear readers, we are going to feature a film just in time not just for the holidays, but all year long. A heart-warming story that can enlighten any dark patches and bring hearts together, a story from the brilliant writer Jenni James and the amazing director Nathan Steve Smith comes the lovely short family film “The Thistlewits” This timely film offers a story close to my heart. Growing up in a small community I felt that this film depicted a story of my childhood where negativity is deadlier than a plague. Where gossip, misunderstanding, and conflicts go unresolved because of stubbornness, pride, lack of communication, and most of all, lack of kindness. “The Thistlewits,” tells a unique story of how a family with a generous and kind heart outwits the challenges of negativity and hate in their community. Their story teaches an essential element of kindness and family values we can learn from. And how this small gesture of unselfishness and pure intentions can go a long way to bridging differences and uniting people together to live harmoniously with a peaceful heart. The family values that the ‘Thistlewits family’ embodied in this film is truly admirable. Indeed, the kind of film I am proud to share with family and friends, and of course, to the whole world.
This movie is one of my personal favorite in the family film genre. I love everything about it. Quality-wise from directing, cinematography, sound, editing, and musical score are of fine expertise. Plus, the cast was spectacularly impressive. I am feeling the heart and the positive energy of a real family. I can feel their dedication to translate the core message of the story with the connection they make to their character and represent it to the viewers. Jenni James and director Nathan Steve Smith sure knows how to make a memorable film that can last a lifetime to the hearts of many, as it has touched mine. This beautiful film will undoubtedly spread the positive vibe we need in this marvelous, but at times, crazy world. High regards to these two brilliantly wonderful minds and their team for creating a movie filled with heart and kindness. Cheers!!!
