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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

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1 votes

January 1, 1999

1h 40m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by

Carol L. Fleisher

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