Local organization providing free movies for children at Brightstar Theater in Texarkana

TEXARKANA -- The organization Just Love and Kindness is sponsoring Movie Days for local youth at Brightstar Theater.

The movies are free and will be shown today and Wednesday for children and their parents.

"We wanted to give the kids something to do while they are out of school. Something to keep them out of trouble," said Laura Klein with Just Love and Kindness.

Just Love and Kindness was formed in 2019 by family members of Texarkana resident Jarrod Klein. Klein was stabbed to death in 2017.

"We started the organization in his honor," said Laura Klein.

The organization also works with local police departments to try and prevent violence among area youth.

Featured movies include: The Goonies, The Blindside, Jumanji and Freedom Writers.

The Goonies will be shown at 10 a.m. today. The Blindside will be shown at 12:30 p.m. today. Jumanji will be shown at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Freedom Writers will be shown at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Christian rapper Young Wag will perform during intermission.

Kids can bring their own snacks but refreshments will be available at the event. Parental registration is required.

(Brightstar Theater is located at 2811 New Boston Road in Oaklawn Village.)

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