Project Nim
"The world will be a different place once you've seen it through his eyes."
Originally released in 2011. Project Nim is a documentary film. directed by James Marsh.
Starring Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, and Reagan Leonard
Synopsis
From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (141 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- Red Box Films
- Passion Pictures
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project Nim about?
From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with la...
Who directed Project Nim?
Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.
How long is Project Nim?
Project Nim has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Project Nim released?
Project Nim was released on July 8, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Project Nim?
The main cast of Project Nim includes Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard, Nim Chimpsky, Stephanie LaFarge.
Is Project Nim worth watching?
Project Nim has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 141 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.