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THE URBAN GORILLA

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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.

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CREDITS
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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

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