

For over a century man trekked into the African rainforest searching out one of his closest relatives. So similar to ourselves, we found these animals irresistible.
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The Urban Gorilla is an intimate journey into the lives of nine gorillas living under human care, from a Congolese orphanage to a shopping mall in Tacoma. Through their stories we come to understand the extraordinary intelligence, complexity and sensitivity of this magnificent species. The film examines the dark mistakes of the past - and the efforts to create a better future.

CREDITS

DIRECTOR
Allison Argo
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CINEMETOGRAPHER
Robert E. Collins
William Simms
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SOUND
John Vincent
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NARRATOR
GLEN CLOSE
EDITORS
Allison Argo
Robert E. Collins
George Stamer
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MUSIC COMPOSITION
Scott Harper
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Julia Mayer
Nick Noxon
Tom Simon
Tim Kelly
AWARDS
DuPont Columbia
Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
Christopher Columbus Award
WorldFest Houston Award
Genesis Award