Chimpanzees : an unnatural history
(DVD)
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Thirteen/WNET, [2006].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD 599.885 Chi
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DVD 599.885 Chi
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Thirteen/WNET, [2006].
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast October 29, 2006 on PBS as part of the Nature series.
Creation/Production Credits
Editors, Cob Carlson and Allison Argo ; musical composition, Tom Phillips ;
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Allison Argo.
Description
This documentary looks at the plight of chimpanzees that have been used in research (specifically in space travel and medical testing). Goes into the problems various shelters have had with creating and maintaining sanctuaries for these chimpanzees, including the perceived risk to the public of having HIV chimpanzees in the neighborhood as well as trying to get a handle on the personalities and history of the chimpanzees themselves.
System Details
DVD format, NTSC.
Language
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
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