Pay It Forward
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Pay It Forward

When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back...

Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.

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Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.

Released October 20, 2000

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Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Eugene Simonet

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Arlene McKinney

Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

Grace

Haley Joel Osment

Haley Joel Osment

Trevor McKinney

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Chris Chandler

Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

Jerry

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Ricky McKinney

David Ramsey

David Ramsey

Sidney Parker

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