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2024900 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Animals Social Justice Relationships

Chimp Crazy

2024900 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

An exotic animal broker's devotion to a chimp ignites a fierce clash.

“98% human. 100% bananas.”

Animals Social Justice Relationships

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An exotic animal broker's devotion to a chimp ignites a fierce clash.

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Eric Goode

Eric Goodedirector

Evan Wisewriter

Tonia Haddixcast

Alan Cumming

Alan Cummingcast

Eric Goode

Synopsis

Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps”, spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group.

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