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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
9.0 / 10• 1999• 1h 40m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.
Cast & Crew
Sigourney Weaver
Narrator
LeadWhat People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Carol L. Fleisher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
