Project Nim
Title:
Project Nim
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Roadside Attractions ; HBO Documentary Films, BBC Films and UK Film Council presents a Red Box Films production in association with Passion Pictures ; directed by James Marsh ; produced by Simon Chinn.
Publication Information:
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2012]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.
Based on the book: Nim Chimpsky : the chimp who would be human / by Elizabeth Hess.
DVD release date: Feb. 7, 2012.
Special features include: audio commentary with director; featurettes; trailer.
Abstract:
The story of Nim, the chimpanzee who became the focus of a landmark 1970s experiment to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. But as Nim's natural instincts take over and the humans trusted with his well-being fail to protect him, Project Nim uncovers the unflinching and extraordinary journey of one animal thrust into human society.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, drug content, thematic elements and disturbing images.
OFRB rating: Parental guidance.
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Credits:
Director of photography, Michael Simmonds ; editor, Jinx Godfrey ; original music, Dickon Hinchliffe.
Performer:
Nim, Herbert Terrace, Stephanie LaFarge, Jenny Lee.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; 16 x 9 widescreen, aspect ratio 1.78:1; 5.1 Dolby Digital EX.
Language:
English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Closed captioned.