J.T.-one of the most touching holiday specials

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158681/
I can't find a copy anywhere...it was so moving.
J. T. Gamble, a shy, withdrawn Harlem youngster, shows compassion and responsibility when he takes on the care of an old, one-eyed, badly injured alley cat days before Christmas and secretly nurses it back to health.

[alphafemale]

1. I remember that. It was very moving.

Thanks. There are some suggestions in the comments section of where the DVD can be found.

[w8liftinglady]

2. omg-found it on youtube

part one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqSgRsqK4aA
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSXKLRxqZ6s&feature=related
part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mapzL66aApY&feature=related
part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqjtmp3F6GQ&feature=related
part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eKC9fb8Sc&feature=related

[w8liftinglady]

3. self-kicking-I already have tears in my eyes

[w8liftinglady]

4. I just finished watching it...it was as beautiful as I remember

[mitchum]

5. It is wonderful...and I can never watch it again

Strangely enough, I was thinking about it just a couple of days ago...and started tearing up

[w8liftinglady]

6. I know-there were several parts where i bawled

[FloridaJudy]

7. I remember that movie

A three handkerchief job as I recall.

[w8liftinglady]

8. I just watched it with my 12 year-old

I bought him the book a few years ago when I couldn't find the movie.I think even Mr tough guy was moved..

[MassLiberal]

9. oh wow

I had forgotten all about that movie. I loved it as a kid. Thanks for reminding me about it.

[w8liftinglady]

10. please try to watch it on you tube-it will warm your heart

[Dangerously Amused]

11. Is there a sad ending? Or any really sad parts?

Stuff like that can really affect me...

Tkx.


:hi:

[w8liftinglady]

12. bittersweet.Yes,I cried a couple of times.It was happy in the end

[soleft]

13. OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

When I was a kid, I saw that and cried my frigging eyes out.

A similar TV movie that I still remember blowing me away

To All My Friends On Shore - with Bill Cosby, I have to IMDB it now.

Here it is

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067858/