"The Light in the Forest" is a live action Disney film that I found on YouTube. I was surprised, as I had never heard about this one before....which is odd since it's a very good movie...one of the better live action films they made during this era.
The story is set in the Colonies during the 18th century. A new peace treaty has been created between the British and the local tribes. A provision of that treaty is that all folks kidnapped by these tribes will be repatriated. This story is about Johnny Butler (James MacArthur), a young man who has little recollection of his years spent with white folks. All he really knows is the tribe that raised him...and he was the adopted son of the chief. So, his transition to life among the colonists was problematic, to say the least. The man responsible for returning him to his folks (Fess Parker) isn't planning on leaving the colony until Johnny has adjusted...which might just be a very, very long time.
This is a tremendously sensitive film for its time in its portrayal of the natives and because of this, it makes for a fine film...with excellent writing, direction and acting. Well worth seeing and historically fascinating. See this one!
The story is set in the Colonies during the 18th century. A new peace treaty has been created between the British and the local tribes. A provision of that treaty is that all folks kidnapped by these tribes will be repatriated. This story is about Johnny Butler (James MacArthur), a young man who has little recollection of his years spent with white folks. All he really knows is the tribe that raised him...and he was the adopted son of the chief. So, his transition to life among the colonists was problematic, to say the least. The man responsible for returning him to his folks (Fess Parker) isn't planning on leaving the colony until Johnny has adjusted...which might just be a very, very long time.
This is a tremendously sensitive film for its time in its portrayal of the natives and because of this, it makes for a fine film...with excellent writing, direction and acting. Well worth seeing and historically fascinating. See this one!