Although the animation isn't remarkable, this long-overdue adaptation of the 1902 book by
Wizard of Oz creator Frank L. Baum, offers an intriguing exploration of St. Nick's origins. When fairies find a human infant in their woods, forest-master Ak (voice of Hal Holbrook) orders a tigress to nurse the child. But the nymph Necile (Dixie Carter) bends several rules in order to rear baby "Nick" herself. Raised among mythical creatures like the pixies, the teenaged Nick (Robby Benson) is stunned to learn of his human origins. But encouraged by Ak, he eventually decides to acquaint himself with the human world. Struck by the misery of beggar families, Nick vows to a...
Released:
2000
Rated:
G
Length:
78 mins