Balto
Posted on December 13, 2002 at 5:17 am
C+Lowest Recommended Age: | Preschool |
Profanity: | None |
Alcohol/ Drugs: | None |
Violence/ Scariness: | Some tense moments |
Diversity Issues: | None |
Date Released to Theaters: | 1995 |
This is the true story of the brave dog who saved the lives of Alaskan children with diphtheria when he brought medicine to them through the snow. Kevin Bacon provides the voice for the heroic canine, half wolf, half dog, and not accepted by either species. A jealous rival frames Balto for theft that he will be selected to lead the rescue mission. But when they get lost, Balto steps in to save the day, with the help of his friends, a Russian goose (voice of Bob Hoskins) and two polar bears (both voice of pop star Phil Collins).
Children who visit Central Park in New York City can see a statue of Balto.