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A candid, thought-provoking, and not always flattering documentary., 30 mai 2000
Auteur : Dr. Jeff de Atlanta, Ga

You've probably heard of Koko over the years. Maybe you're seen a PBS special on the internationally famous gorilla or read an article about her. Once considered a controversial experiment in primate communication, Koko now seems practically human when compared to other gorillas in the wild and that is one of the wry points raised in this candid documentary by Barbet Schroeder, a gifted filmmaker.

The day to day instruction and training you see Koko receiving from Dr. Francis "Penny" Patterson in this intimate portrait is not the kid-friendly portrait you'd expect. You get to see Koko on off days when she doesn't want to sign with Penny, when she seems bored and restless with her daily routine, or when she rebels against Penny's authority by engaging in minor destructive acts within her living area. Her home, basically a bland, institutional space with hardly any natural light, is depressing and there are few scenes with Koko enjoying the outdoors freely. Despite Dr. Patterson's assurances that she is making incredible breakthroughs in communication between humans and apes, viewers may get the feeling that Koko is being brainwashed through repetitious instruction. Her only other exposure to gorillas is Michael, a young ape who is also being trained to communicate using American sign language. Is Dr. Patterson raising a new breed of gorillas who will only be able to sign with each other and research scientists in a private facility of Stanford University? Can Koko, who was once housed in the San Francisco Zoo, communicate with apes in the wild or even zoo apes? The real problem is that Koko may not even think of herself as a gorilla anymore. You have to wonder if she might not have been better off at the San Francisco Zoo where she at least would have enjoyed more outside activity, was able to relate to other gorillas, and was free of scientific experimentation.

The most sobering thought you are left with is the current state of gorillas in the wild. Are they better off in zoos or research facilities instead of running free in the wilds where they are fair game for poachers, hunters, and the increasing crush of human progress?

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Koko: The Self Aware Gorilla, 31 juillet 2006

Auteur : Mar-Cinema de Etats-Unis

Koko: A Talking Gorilla is a documentary directed by Barbet Schroeder. The film is a study of Dr. Penny Patterson and her current scientific study, Koko, a gorilla. Koko is very special because she is one of the only gorillas on earth at that time able to comprehend and use American Sign Language. Koko also understands English as well. When Dr. Patterson speaks a word, Koko will comprehend and perform the requested action. Nestor Almendros' cinematography exudes compassion through his use of what seems to be natural light. Almendros gives us some adorable shots of the primate in action at the research facility. The majority of the film is footage of Dr. Patterson training Koko in a majority of basic recognition/hand-eye coordination skills. The film also has its fair share of drama as well. Koko is officially the property of the San Francisco Zoo. The zoo let Stanford University borrow the gorilla for research, but now they are requesting her back (it's funny, personally, because I also watched Samurai Rebellion today, a film about taking back "property"). This crises are multilayered with questions on what qualities are considered human and man's cruelty to this own kind and his environment. I recommend the film to everyone.

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Enthralling, 30 mai 2007

Auteur : pljewkes de Boston, MA

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Undeniably entertaining! Only a director with Barbet Schroeder's gumption could find a topic as otherworldly as a sign language speaking gorilla and make it this enthralling, even a little suspenseful. What begins as a rather benign PBS-ish documentary on KOKO's unusual gifts soon becomes a game of he said, she said as young doctor Penny Patterson attempts to protect KOKO from zookeepers who want to exploit him by having him on display...but isn't SHE doing the same thing by wanting to domesticate him to the point of becoming an especially well trained sideshow act? You decide. Schroeder makes nobody the bad guy, letting Penny and the rest of the talking heads explain themselves while revealing themselves, on occasion, to be real nitwits.

A very good and very enlightening documentary on a very unusual subject.

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