Seven Alone

a family treasure
Although dated (the version we have is the cheap $1 disc and is a horrible video transfer job), and filled with flaws, this film is a family treasure. The acting is not great but the overall story and photography are beautiful. It's about a poor farming family of nine that set out from Missouri, in 1843, to go to Oregon Territory and start a new life.

The perils they have along the way are well portrayed. This is based on a true story. What those children accomplished is nothing short of amazing.

**** 4 Stars...Highly recommended family viewing!

A Great Family Film
I remember this movie from when I was little and it was one of my favorites. If you were a big fan of Little House, then maybe you might enjoy this film. It's great for the whole family. I like the fact that it taught a bit about the history of our country, yet entertained as well. The children were adorable and did a pretty good job acting in what was most likely their first film.

Excellent older movie for the whole family.
I recently purchased this movie online when I started thinking about all the movies that I had watched as a younger child.

It starts out with a family deciding that they're gonna head west to get some land and build a new home. Along the way several hardships and tragedies occur, resulting in the children eventually being left to fend for themselves as they continue the journey without their parents.

The oldest boy, who was constantly getting whipped and scolded while under his parents care, steps up to the plate and advocates for his right as the new head of the household and guardian to his younger siblings.

It's an older movie, as I've stated, probably not the best picture quality, and is a bit shorter than I remember it being as a kid, but it's entertaining and inspiring. Also amazing to discover that this is based on a true story. Something for the children of today to see and learn to appreciate.

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