If you've read the script, I think you'll agree it is ultimately Sam Bailey's charitable nature that opens the door to his happiness. After all, isn't Mona's education how he meets Max in the first place?
Today, it occurred to me that signing over 1% of the movie to a suitable charity would be a very good idea, and would make the film that much more worthy of your support.
My favorite charity has always been Phillips Andover Academy, and I'd love for Sam Bailey to benefit the Andover community. If Sam Bailey performs at 10% of what movies like Sideways have done, that 1% could wind up being well over a hundred thousand dollars. In addition, it could provide alumni interested in film with internships and valuable work experience!
Sam Bailey is steeped in European tradition and mythology, and it makes that heritage relevant and real in a hands-on kind of way. At the same time, Sam Bailey doesn't back away from liberal or controversial ideas about how those traditions work. That's Andover!
What's more, Andover is founded on the principle of service, and thrives on investing in people from all walks of life. What Sam Bailey does for Mona DeStefano, Andover does every day. They did it for me.
If you'd like to see Andover for yourself, check out www.andover.edu.
Do you know of any institutions I should be checking out? I haven't made up my mind, and I haven't contacted Andover about this. I'd love to hear ideas!
If you know of a charity that would be a good match for Sam Bailey and that you'd like to see supported, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Tennyson
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