Black Stallion DVD

This beautiful adaptation of Walter Farley's beloved children's story tells the tale of Alec, a young boy shipwrecked on a desert island, and his empathic friendship with a magnificent Arabian stallion. After being rescued, the two return to Alec's small hometown, where they become a winning jockey and racehorse team under the devoted training of Henry Bailey (Mickey Rooney). A visual masterpiece from start to finish, director Carroll Ballard captures the magical connection between humans and animals. 120 minutes. DVD.