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Koko: A Talking Gorilla

1978 · 85 min · 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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Where to watch in the United States

IncludedCriterion Channel

Creators

Barbet Schroeder — Director

Top cast

PPenny PattersonHerselfKoko portraitKokoHerselfSSaul KitchenerHimself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco ZooCCarl PribramHimself - Professor of NeuroscienceRRoger FoutsHimself

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