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The Valiant Little Tailor

27 minutes

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Color illustration of a short Nigerian man with a mustache and bright red hat holding up a finger to a woman posing in a pink and orange gown with white headdress.

A Nigerian version of the Grimm's fairy tale. Bongo, a short tailor in a land of tall people, kills seven flies with one blow. He is so pleased with himself, he sets out to seek his fortune. Using his wits, honesty, and confidence, he defeats a giant, outsmarts the king, and wins the hand of the princess. Narrated by Robert Guillaume.

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Runtime: 27 minutes

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