The Hallmark Channel is about to debut their holiday movies a Chicago teen will be part of a very special film this year.
Jaden Hartley, 16, is one of five teens who have experienced heart issues and will be part of the movie “The More the Merrier.”
It will also feature the Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin.
Jaden and his mom, Abojenae Grayer, joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the movie.
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