Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016)

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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Bertie Carvel
as Narrator (voice)

Penny Patterson
as Self

Robin Williams
as Self

Koko
as Self

Leonardo DiCaprio
as Self

Peter Gabriel
as Self

Isabella Rossellini
as Self

William Shatner
as Self

Sting
as Self

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Jonathan Taylor
Director

Maria Norman
Unit Manager

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