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Netflix making a movie on American grandmother who accidentally invited a stranger to Thanksgiving dinner

Netflix making a movie on American grandmother who accidentally invited a stranger to Thanksgiving dinner

The strangers turned family have continued this tradition for six years now.
03 Dec, 2021

In a world where people need to be reminded to be kind, it is incredibly heartwarming to see strangers taking an accidental interaction and turning it into something more — a family tradition. An American grandmother accidentally invited a random young man to Thanksgiving one year and their friendship has turned the meeting into tradition. If you missed out on screenshots of this wholesome exchange on Twitter, don't worry because Netflix is making a film on it.

The world is never not in need of love and the announcement of this story becoming a Netflix adaptation has brought great joy to all who’ve seen the viral tweets of the exchange between the two strangers.

Six years ago, Wanda Dench mistakenly invited Jamal Hinton to her Thanksgiving dinner by texting the wrong number. This turned into a humorous exchange at the end of which he asked if he could still come to dinner. “Of course you can. That’s what grandmothers do… feed everyone,” she responded.

Is that not the sweetest thing you’ve witnessed?

This became a yearly tradition and Hinton took a picture to mark the lovely reunion each time.

Even the pandemic couldn’t break this bond. This year’s photograph was bittersweet though because Dench’s husband had passed away. They still found a way to include him. So wholesome!

When asked in an interview with azfamily.com what would have happened if she’d never texted him back, Dench said “then I would have missed out on a wonderful relationship. I’ve changed my view so much on the younger generation, and now that I’ve reflected back on all these years, I didn’t change their life; they changed mine.”

It is such a pleasant change to see stories of love and kindness go viral instead of violence or hatred. It is a great move on Netflix’s part to take this story and make it available to an even larger audience. The world needs more of this. It being based on a true story is even more powerful and we say hats off to the grandma who welcomed a complete stranger into her home and also to Netflix for magnifying their story.

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well-wisher Dec 03, 2021 06:39pm
Simply wonderful. Thank you grandma and Jamal. Love has no boundary and Netflix has expanded the feelings from the hearts. Thank you NF.
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Fast comment Dec 03, 2021 06:53pm
Strangers are not that bad. Often strangers are cool., and helpful.
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Abbasshah Dec 03, 2021 08:42pm
Good,here every thing will be just opposite or can never happen.!!!!
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Dec 04, 2021 05:02am
United we stand, divided we fall.
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Multani Dec 04, 2021 07:49am
Americans are very generous and warm hearted helpful people.
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Jay Dec 04, 2021 10:44am
What makes this even rarer and hard to imagine is that the young fella was a black man.
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Marneta Gabriel Dec 05, 2021 05:49am
I’m touched by this story. For me, it shows kindness, compassion and mainly, shared DNA doesn’t necessarily make a family. I’m the youngest of 10 siblings. I finally spoke out of early childhood trauma. During holidays, especially at Christmas, I hide away from the world. It’s terribly tough on my mind. I experience terrible gut wrenching pain and sadness that can easily equate to the death of the love of my life nearly 15 years ago. My high school sweetheart. I do have a daughter and grandson. Unfortunately, rural Nova Scotia is nearly 5000km from Edmonton, AB. I do have a small circle of friends. They visit with their grown children during holidays. My story is not intended for a pity party. What I wouldn’t give to share these holidays with a group of folks filled with love, laughter and joy. Warmest Blessings
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Laila Dec 07, 2021 04:44pm
@Marneta Gabriel dear Marneta, I read your post which touched me deeply. I feel sad and I want you to know that I understand you. And despite there being oceans, continents and generational gap between you and I, I can relate. It is true, blood doesn't determine whether one is family which is my experience. It is possible to connect with people sometimes who are strangers but for me that too is rare as my trust in people is broken and can't be restored. I hate festive occasions and celebrate none. I hide too. So yes know what you mean. Because I am no stranger to those feelings. People on the outside can't understand. One has to walk in those shoes before one can appreciate it. I hope you can look at the blessings in your life, your child and grandchild and know you are luckier than some. I hope Christmas will pass quickly and you won't have deal with it. Just know you're not alone. Many hugs from me to you.
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