Michael O'Malley (Philip Needs) is an Irish Catholic boy who forms a close friendship with Rachel Mathias (Loretta Parry), a younger Jewish girl. At first, the two are ignorant of their religious differences until schoolmates raise the issue to Michael. The two friends decide to attend each other's religious services, and each enjoys learning about the other's faith. When they have an adventure on a raft, an accident causes Michael to realize how much he cherishes Rachel's friendship. Wikipedia
Michael O'Malley (Philip Needs) is an Irish Catholic boy who forms a close friendship with Rachel Mathias (Loretta Parry), a younger Jewish girl. At first, the two are ignorant of their religious differences until schoolmates raise the issue to Michael. The two friends decide to attend each other's religious services, and each enjoys learning...