This animated short film by Don Bluth (of An American Tale / Feivel Goes West / The Rats of NIMH fame) before he left Disney is a touching story of love for our fellow creatures, specifically a runt donkey that must be sold as he is not useful to his owners. The young boy who is the protagonist of the film is the son of the owner, and tasks himself with finding a new owner for the donkey who will treat him right. In the end, there is an obvious Christmas connection that is well done, short and sweet, but poignant.
Review of The Small One
