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The Monkey Folk
1989·Movie
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An , documentary: , but never a tearjerker, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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This comprehensive documentary explores the lives and behavior in the wild of over a hundred different simians species. Footage from such diverse places as Ethiopia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Brazil brings macaques, baboons, monkeys, orangutans and many other relatives of humankind to the screen. Because of its length and extensive coverage of its subject, it is of particular interest to those who are already keenly interested in its subject matter.
Nature DocumentaryWildlife ExplorationPrimate BehaviorEducationalVisually StunningWorld ImmersionBiodiversityAnimal KingdomFamily-FriendlyObservational
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Is The Monkey Folk okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is The Monkey Folk plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
Is The Monkey Folk in English?
French
No, it was made in French.