Responsible for more smiles.
Hershey is the incredible rags-to-rags-to-rags-to-riches true story of Milton Hershey, who founded the world’s largest chocolate manufacturing company, and the town of Hershey, both of which he not only safeguarded but expanded during the Great Depression. Milton overcame a staggering series of setbacks to amass an astounding fortune and leave a legacy of charity, community, and scrumptiousness unlike any other. Part underdog saga, part love story, part fantastical epic, HERSHEY is as heart-rending as it is entertaining, and pulls every heart string there on a wild ride of cinematic wonder.
At turns whimsical, slapstick, romantic, and heart-breaking, Milton’s journey is a testament to his imaginative vision, relentless optimism, and sheer grit; propelling him from pennilessness and humiliation to become the “Chocolate King” of America–as well as one of the most remarkable philanthropists in history. And quite possibly…the man responsible for more smiles on people’s lips than any American before or since.