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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Actor Will Smith attended a premiere of his new movie "Seven Pounds" in St. Louis, where he donated 300 turkeys for the needy.

The public also was encouraged to donate canned goods for a local food bank.

The event Wednesday at the AMC Creve Coeur 12, was a benefit for the St. Louis Area Foodbank and the Urban League in partnership with the St. Louis Rams. Rams defensive end Chris Long and defensive tackle La'Roi Glover also attended.

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The first 200 people who brought a nonperishable food item beginning at 4 p.m. received a pass to view the film. Red carpet arrivals were at 5:30 p.m.

Smith plays Ben Thomas in the film, an IRS agent with a secret who sets out on a journey of redemption. Similar premieres are being held in other cities before the movie opens nationwide Dec. 19.

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