The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
Adult Jerry Barlow
Mary Barlow
Pearl Cumberland
Noah Roudabush
Jack Barlow
Col. Brandeis
Whitey Black
Little Jerry Barlow
Fronia Black
Santa
Somber Man
Emily
Milkman Woodrow Jones
Randy Clark
Let Cumberland
Pageant Director
Mrs. Edwards
Sandy Black
Rose Clark
Emily's Dad
Stump Parker
Billy Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Nurse
St. Jude Patient
Clerk
Emily's Mom
Bobby Rink
Theatre Manager
Larry Barlow
Otis Madger
Linda Barlow
Military Police
Boy Drinking Cheerwine (uncredited)
Boy in Hospital (uncredited)
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