Skinny And Fatty

Portrays the special friendship between two Japanese children, one shy and unsure of himself and the other outgoing. A chubby boy from a wealthy family befriends a lean and poorer classmate in this sentimental children's story from 1959. “Skinny” excels at school, sports, and making friends. He tries to help “Fatty”, who has a talent for antagonizing the other children, but finds he is only fighting his friend’s battles for him. He tries to prod Fatty into thinking and acting on his own.

More in CBS Children's Film Festival Series

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  2. Skinny And Fatty 1969
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