Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

1999•1h 40m

Documentary

Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Narrator

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