Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
2016 • Documentary / TV Movie • Starring Bertie Carvel
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Available in United States for the 2016 release on streaming platforms such as Curiosity Stream and MGM Plus, you can watch Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People online and stream Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People right now. Rent or buy Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People options may appear later on other services, and availability can change by region as licensing windows shift over time.
About Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) blends Documentary and TV Movie elements. Top cast includes Bertie Carvel, Koko, and Penny Patterson. The narrative builds around escalating stakes, urgent decisions, and action-driven momentum.
Actor: Bertie Carvel
Synopsis
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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