Primate

Frederick Wiseman

Primate presents the daily activities of Atlanta’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. Scientists in the film are concerned with studying the physical and mental development of primates. Please note: This film contains scenes of a graphic nature.

DIRECTOR
Frederick Wiseman
YEAR
1974
COUNTRY
U.S.
RUNTIME
105 minutes

Primate presents the daily activities of Atlanta’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center. Scientists in the film are concerned with studying the physical and mental development of primates. Some of the experimental work shown in the film deals with the capacity to learn, remember, and apply language and manual skills; the effect of alcohol and drugs on behavior; the control of aggressive and sexual behavior; and other neural and physiological determinants of behavior. 

Please note: This film contains scenes of a graphic nature.

Primate
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