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To: Gerard 📖 Summary (Director: Taylor Meacham) To: Gerard is a heartwarming 7-minute animated short from DreamWorks Animation that proves one small act of kindness can change someone's entire life. Gerard is an elderly mailroom worker who has spent his whole life dreaming of becoming a famous magician. Although he never performs on a big stage, he practices magic every day using a special golden coin that was gifted to him by his childhood idol, The Great Vivonti. One day, a curious little girl named Jules wanders into the mailroom and discovers Gerard performing his coin tricks. Mesmerized by his talent, she watches in awe as Gerard makes the coin disappear and reappear with incredible skill. Seeing her wonder and excitement, Gerard decides to do something unforgettable—he gives Jules his precious golden coin, the very coin that inspired his own love of magic. Years pass. Gerard grows old and eventually lives in a nursing home, believing his dream of becoming a great magician has faded forever. One evening, he attends a grand magic show. During the performance, the magician invites Gerard onto the stage. To his astonishment, the magician is Jules—the same little girl he inspired years ago. Now a world-class illusionist, Jules reveals that Gerard’s kindness and belief in her were the spark that shaped her future. In the most emotional moment of the film, she returns the golden coin to Gerard, honoring the man who gave her the courage to chase her dream. The story ends with Gerard finally receiving the recognition he never sought, showing that true magic lies not in fame, but in inspiring others. 📺 Where to Watch Available on Peacock and sometimes through Apple TV. The official trailer is available on DreamWorks Animation's YouTube channel. #ToGerard #DreamWorks #AnimatedShort #MagicOfKindness #EmotionalAnimation