Directed by Richard Bennett, the story is of Early McLaren, a 15 year old who is small for his age, and how he becomes a long distance runner whose self-esteem is totally dependent on winning. A debilitating accident forces him to reassess his attitude with the help of a knowledgeable therapist. Originally released in 1978, the VHS version became available in 1999 and has a running time of 47-minutes and can be ordered from Amazon.com. Adapted from the novel by Robert C. Lee, this New Kid Home Video has also been shown in the 16mm film format. This Martin Tahso Production has also been shown on television as an "after school special".
