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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016)

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Documentary 201658 minutes

Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as a PhD project to teach sign language to a baby gorilla, but as Koko began to communicate with Penny, an intense bond formed between them. Penny has now been with Koko for over 40 years and claims Koko can reveal fresh insights into the workings of an animal's mind. Koko's unique life with Penny has been filmed every step of the way. Over 2,000 hours of footage chart the most dramatic moments - Penny's battle to keep Koko from being taken back to the zoo in which she was born, Penny's clash with academic critics who doubted her claims and the image of Koko mourning the death of her kitten. Penny believes that Koko has moved beyond simple language to express complex emotions - such as a longing for a baby gorilla of her own, and that the empathy she evokes in people changes their attitudes to all animals. This film explores what we can really learn from this extraordinary science experiment turned love affair. Does it tell us more about animals' emotions or our own?Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People featuring Bertie Carvel and Penny Patterson is available for rent or purchase on iTunes. It's a documentary movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.5 (219 votes).

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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is a unique exploration of animal intelligence and emotion, offering viewers a chance to witness the extraordinary relationship between a gorilla and her human caregiver. This aspect of the movie provides a fascinating insight into the potential for interspecies communication and bonding.

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The movie is based on a real-life story and features over 2,000 hours of footage, documenting the highs and lows of Koko's life with Penny. This extensive coverage offers an in-depth look at the life of Koko, making it a compelling watch for those interested in animal behavior and psychology.

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Despite the academic controversy surrounding the project, Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People has received positive reviews from audiences, with an IMDb rating of 7.5. This suggests that the movie has been successful in engaging viewers and sparking interest in the subject matter.

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Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as a PhD project to teach sign language to a baby gorilla, but as Koko began to communicate with Penny, an intense bond formed between them. Penny has now been with Koko for over 40 years and claims Koko can reveal fresh insights into the workings of an animal's mind. Koko's unique life with Penny has been filmed every step of the way. Over 2,000 hours of footage chart the most dramatic moments - Penny's battle to keep Koko from being taken back to the zoo in which she was born, Penny's clash with academic critics who doubted her claims and the image of Koko mourning the death of her kitten. Penny believes that Koko has moved beyond simple language to express complex emotions - such as a longing for a baby gorilla of her own, and that the empathy she evokes in people changes their attitudes to all animals. This film explores what we can really learn from this extraordinary science experiment turned love affair. Does it tell us more about animals' emotions or our own?

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Runtime: 58 minutes

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Related Genres: Documentary
Related Tags: Animal
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original Release Date: Jun 15, 2016