Maxine Fisher
The Talking Eggs
When a young girl named Selina befriends a mystical elderly woman, magical things happen - not the least of which is the surprise of three talking eggs. When her selfish brother Wade gets involved, he's in for some surprises too, but of a different kind.
The Nightingale
Robert McCloskey, one of America's most beloved author/illustrators for children, is filmed in his studio on an island in Maine where he discusses the various experiences which have shaped his work. The viewer sees many of the people and places that McCloskey has drawn upon for his inspiration.
Jazztime
Set in Harlem in 1919, two girls - one white, one black - form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter and the jazztime music of young "Fats" Waller.
The Little Match Girl
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells match sticks to survive.
The Red Shoes
The Hans Christian Andersen tale is given a modern setting in the story of Lisa, a little black girl, who learns the value of friendship with help from a pair of magic slippers.
The Story of the Dancing Frog
This delightful adaptation follows Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind theatrical tour
Abel's Island
The saga of Abelard, an elegant and romantic mouse, whose determination and resourcefulness enable him to escape from a deserted island and return to his beloved wife.