I'm not usually a fan of pan and scan animation, but this short film is book based and the illustrations are really terrific, as is the storyline. The narration is very clear, which I love. And the inclusion of actual NFL plays as part of the voice acting team is terrific. Then, there's the inclusion of music which is an added plus.
The storyline follows Junga, Groth, Heidi and their friends playing football on the mountain where they learn more than football. Fair play, forgiveness, making friends, and dealing with bullies. Joining the cast of voiceover actors, are former NFL players --Brian Sipe, Dave DesRochers, Marques Ogden, Gregory "JR" Tolver and Brett Faryniarz.
Fun short film that offers an interesting way to teach kids pro-social messages while pursuing one of our favorite pastimes, football! Wonderful images - so much that I overlooked the lack of full range animation. Fun songs are interspersed throughout the film. Very child friendly.
The film's message is about being kind, playing fair and making friends.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
I'm not usually a fan of pan and scan animation, but this short film is book based and the illustrations are really terrific, as is the storyline. The narration is very clear, which I love. And the inclusion of actual NFL plays as part of the voice acting team is terrific. Then, there's the inclusion of music which is an added plus.
The storyline follows Junga, Groth, Heidi and their friends playing football on the mountain where they learn more than football. Fair play, forgiveness, making friends, and dealing with bullies. Joining the cast of voiceover actors, are former NFL players --Brian Sipe, Dave DesRochers, Marques Ogden, Gregory "JR" Tolver and Brett Faryniarz.
Fun short film that offers an interesting way to teach kids pro-social messages while pursuing one of our favorite pastimes, football! Wonderful images - so much that I overlooked the lack of full range animation. Fun songs are interspersed throughout the film. Very child friendly.
The film's message is about being kind, playing fair and making friends.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
This is the third installment of the award-winning series of films based on the character Junga the Dancing Yeti. When Junga, Groth, Heidi and friends play football on the mountain, they learn important lessons about fair play, forgiveness, making friends, dealing with bullying and more. As the locals prepare for the annual MFL (Mountain Football League) game, the bullying from other players becomes too much to handle for the children. Joining an international cast of voiceover actors, are FIVE former NFL players who lend their voices for this inspirational film - Brian Sipe, Dave Desrochers, Lee Colee, Marques Ogden, Brett Faryniarz, Gregory "Jr" Tolver.
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