When a young man starts "paying it forward" for a social studies project, unusual things happen in this bittersweet and uplifting tale.

PG-13. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000. Title from disc. Based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Special features include: behind-the-scenes documentary. HBO first look: the making of Pay it forward ; feature length audio commentary by Mimi Leder ; interactive menus ; cast/director film highlights ; theatrical trailer ; scene access. Dolby surround 5.1 ; Dolby digital. "18877."