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.

Cast

Bertie Carvel

Bertie Carvel

as Narrator (voice)

Koko

Koko

as Self

Penny Patterson

Penny Patterson

as Self

Dale Djerassi

Dale Djerassi

as Self

Lisa Schuster

Lisa Schuster

as Self

Ann Southcombe

Ann Southcombe

as Self

Mitzi Phillips

Mitzi Phillips

as Self

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as Self (archive footage)

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

as Self (archive footage)

Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

as Self (archive footage)

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