Koko: A Talking Gorilla

Koko: A Talking Gorilla

1978 · 85 min · FR · 7.0 (20 votes)
Dir. Barbet Schroeder · Starring Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram, Roger Fouts · Music Guta Cattoni
Documentary

A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.

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A fascinating glimpse into the groundbreaking efforts to bridge the communication gap between humans and gorillas. It feels like a warm, patient exploration of intelligence and connection, sparking wonder about the minds of other species.

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