7.2
Viewer Rating
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The Small One (1978)
The Small One (1978)
Overview
Ordered by his father to sell an old mule called Small One, a Hebrew boy in the ancient Holy Land takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph, who buys Small One and uses the steed to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Ordered by his father to sell an old mule called Small One, a Hebrew boy in the ancient Holy Land takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph, who buys Small One and uses the steed to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of compassion, personal sacrifice, and finding purpose amidst economic hardship, culminating in a spiritual resolution that avoids explicit political commentary.
This animated film from 1978 features character designs and casting that align with traditional approaches for its historical setting and production era, without incorporating modern diversity initiatives. The narrative focuses on a heartwarming story of compassion and responsibility, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film serves as a reverent prequel to the Nativity, depicting Joseph and Mary with grace and dignity. It affirms the sacredness of the impending birth of Jesus and the humble, yet profound, role of the donkey in this foundational Christian event.
The film respectfully portrays the historical Jewish community and its customs as the setting for the Nativity story. While individual characters may exhibit flaws, the overall depiction of the society and its people is presented with dignity and historical accuracy for the narrative.
This animated Christmas short film tells the story of a boy selling his donkey. The narrative is a traditional, family-oriented tale focused on the bond between a boy and his animal, and the spirit of giving. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.
The film "The Small One" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a young boy's journey to sell his beloved donkey, leading to its role in the Nativity story, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a children's book. All named characters, including the boy Nathaniel and his donkey Small One, maintain their established genders from the source material. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
The animated film "The Small One" (1978) is set in ancient Nazareth and depicts its characters, including the boy and his family, consistent with the historical and geographical context. There are no characters established as one race in source material or history who are portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.9
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