Koko - A Talking Gorilla
In 1977, acclaimed director Barbet Schroeder and cinematographer Nestor Almendros entered the universe of the world's most famous primate to create this captivating documentary. The film introduces us to the remarkable Koko at the age of three, recently brought from the San Francisco Zoo to Stanford University by Dr. Penny Patterson for a controversial experiment - she would be taught the basics of human communication through American sign language.
Year: 1978
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Animal Rights
Country: USA
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Duration: 80 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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