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Release Year2016
Runtime0h 58m
LanguageEN
CertificationU
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes12
DirectorJonathan Taylor
WritersJonathan Taylor
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKoko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
About Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
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.
Directed by Jonathan Taylor, Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People leans on a strong ensemble — Bertie Carvel, Koko, Penny Patterson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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