A classic, with a surprisingly famous cast. I have not read the book for a very long time, but from what I remember, this movie does it justice. I watched it when I was a child (continuously) and just recently watched it with my 5 year old and my 6 year old. One was captivated, and one was disinterested. It continues the conversation of animal cruelty, which is important even in a time when our domesticated animals have law protecting them. Black Beauty promotes empathy for animals, and encourages children, or more widely people in general to think about situations from a different point of view. ( )

Based on book Black Beauty by Anna Sewell