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1974105 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Animals Relationships

Primate

1974105 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Wiseman explores the intricate lives of primates at a research center.

Animals Relationships

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Frederick Wiseman

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Wiseman explores the intricate lives of primates at a research center.

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Frederick Wisemandirector

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Primate sees realist documentarian Frederick Wiseman hone his lens on the inmates of the Yerkes Primate Research Centre. A representative scientist explains the aims and outcomes of the organisation, describing the mating habits and relationships of the animals.

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