Based on the popular children's book by Theodor Taylor, The Cay is the story of Phillip, a boy living on the island of Curacao off the coast of Venezuela during World War II. As he and his mother are trying to escape the war and head back to their home in Virginia. The ship they are riding on sinks. Phillip survives the boat accident only to be trapped on an island with a black man ( James Earl Jones) and a cat. The accident leaves Phillip blind. Not only does he have to learn adjust to his blindness, but he must learn to survive on the barren island in the Caribbean Sea. Phillip is also faced with other challenges including a hurricane. Made especially with teachers and elementary students in mind this intelligent film is perfectly suitable for classroom viewing. Also starring Gretchen Corbett and Alfred Lutter.
Region 0 or FREE so DVD will play worldwide
Top audio/visual quality in COLOR -- the VERY BEST offered anywhere -- and the ONLY version available that includes an easy to navigate menu
DVD comes with custom professional disc artwork
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