Plot β What is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People about?
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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2016 |
| Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 58 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 12 votes) |
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Is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People worth watching? Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People holds a 7.2/10 rating from 12 viewers. 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 gor
Who directed Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People? Directed by Jonathan Taylor.
Who is in the cast of Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People? It stars Bertie Carvel, Koko, Penny Patterson, Dale Djerassi, Lisa Schuster, Ann Southcombe and more.
Where can I stream Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People? Streaming availability for Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People release? It released in 2016.
