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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, P...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Terrace, Herbert S., 1936- (on-screen participant.), LaFarge, Stephanie (on-screen participant.), Hinchliffe, Dickon, 1967- (on-screen participant.), Hess, Elizabeth
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2015?]
Subjects:
Chimpsky, Nim > (Chimpanzee), > 1973-2000.
Chimpsky, Nim > (Chimpanzee), > 1973-2000
Chimpanzees > Behavior.
Human-animal communication.
Animal communication.
Sign language.
Structural linguistics.
Animal Communication
Sign Language
Chimpanzé > Mœurs et comportement.
Communication avec les animaux.
Communication animale.
Langage par signes.
Linguistique structurale.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Swank Digital Campus)
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Based on the book: Nim Chimpsky : the chimp who would be human / by Elizabeth Hess.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (93 min.)) : sound, color
Audience:Rating: PG-13.
Production Credits:Directed by, James Marsh.