By Ethan Thomas
Koga and Friends creators David Friedman and Philip Kholos are back with a new adventure of the boy Koga. Koga is a young yoga and kung fu master, always curious and always learning about the world around him. The topics of getting stitches after being injured and rescuing harmed animals can be intimidating for kids, but Koga and Friends: Shelter provides a safe and entertaining platform to be introduced to them. This fun and educational film gives kids the tools to be prepared for challenging situations when they encounter them, supported by the courage and kindness of the Koga team.
Koga and Friends: Shelter was curated for the Planet Classroom Network by KIDS FIRST! In Shelter, Koga shows young audiences how to use breathing and kung fu poses to overcome fear. These techniques are presented to young audiences with original music from Disney composer David Freidman.
The overall message of the film is empowering for kids who are just as curious as Koga to learn new things one day at a time.
Where Koga and Friends: Shelter succeeds is in creating an equally educational and entertaining experience for a young audience. I believe the topics discussed in the film are important, and that all kids should be lucky enough to be introduced to them through such a film. I would strongly recommend this film to young audiences. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars.
Ethan Thomas is a current student at Florida State University, set to graduate in May 2023. He is double majoring in Creative Writing and Information Technology and is pursuing a career in filmmaking.
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