The Crippled Lamb

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1999
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26m

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An orphaned lamb named Joshua was born with a crippled leg. In this story, the poor little lamb feels out of place in the world and that God has given him no purpose. But his time comes when... Read allAn orphaned lamb named Joshua was born with a crippled leg. In this story, the poor little lamb feels out of place in the world and that God has given him no purpose. But his time comes when he saves the baby Jesus from the cold in the stable of Bethlehem. Joshua finds his purpos... Read allAn orphaned lamb named Joshua was born with a crippled leg. In this story, the poor little lamb feels out of place in the world and that God has given him no purpose. But his time comes when he saves the baby Jesus from the cold in the stable of Bethlehem. Joshua finds his purpose through the birth of Jesus Christ.

Writers
- George Taweel
- Rob Loos
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6.8/10

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Writers
- George Taweel
- Rob Loos
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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Jodi Benson

Abigail
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Robby Benson

Asah
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Townsend Coleman

Samuel
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Jesse Corti

Issac
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Brian Cummings

Matthew
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Melissa Disney

Jacob
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Jeannie Elias

Joshua
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Mark Hamill

Kobash
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Crazy credits
The opening credits takes place on a sunrise over Bethalem, 30, A.D. The white dove flies in after the producers credits fade out, starting the device portion of the story.

Connections
Edited into The Legend of the Three Trees (2001)

Soundtracks
I'm Better, I'm Best
Music and Lyrics by Pamela Phillips Oland
Arranged and Conducted by James Covell
Vocals by Jesse Corti, Jeannie Elias
Vocals Recorded at Salami Studios
Score Recorded at Martinsound
Score Recorded and Mixed by Dan Blessinger
© 1999 mini-movie music (ASCAP)

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10/10

A sweet and heartwarming Christmas story

This is a sweet and heartwarming Christmas special that I now love after watching it online. Based on a children's book I had never heard or read, the story is about an orphaned lamb named Joshua who was born with a crippled leg. Except for Laura Lamb, the poor little lamb was excluded (and teased) from the rest of the flock as a result of this. One day, the flock leaves for the pasture for the day, and poor Joshua must stay behind as Samuel the shepherd saved him from a lion when he tried to get to the pasture by night, so he can be first. As he and his only friend, Abigail the cow (voiced by the wonderful Jodi Benson), were awakened by the sounds of special guests arriving at the stable, I'm afraid that's all I can tell you. See for yourself how it ends.

All in all, I love every bit of this Christmas story, and I really love Jodi's rendition of "Away in a Manger," one of my favorite Christmas songs.