The First Signs of Washoe
19741h 0m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Genre
- Documentary
About
The First Signs of Washoe is a 1974 documentary from the PBS series Nova that chronicles Project Washoe, an experiment raising a wild-born chimpanzee using American Sign Language. The film demonstrates how Washoe acquired spontaneous signing and conceptual combinations, challenging the traditional scientific consensus that language is uniquely human.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Writing
- Simon Campbell-Jones
- Status
- Released
- Released
- May 5, 1974
- Studio
- PBS, NOVA
Cast
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