Here’s a cool clip from a 1971 animated film based on a musical fable by Harry Nilsson. The central character in the story — a sweet boy name Oblio — is cast out of his village because he is different. All of the other villagers have pointed heads, but Oblio’s noggin is round. His attempts to hide this fact by wearing a pointed hat don’t change his social circumstances.
Oblio and his dog Arrow are banished to the Pointless Forest, where they meet many interesting creatures. My favorite is the Rock Man, who helps us understand that “you don’t have to have a point to have a point.” Dig the jazzy string bass and flute playing alongside the big guy’s gravely voice.
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