The First Signs of Washoe
Synopsis
The First Signs of Washoe is a 1974 documentary from the PBS series Nova that chronicles Project Washoe, an experiment raising a wild-born chimpanzee using American Sign Language. The film demonstrates how Washoe acquired spontaneous signing and conceptual combinations, challenging the traditional scientific consensus that language is uniquely human.
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- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Campbell-Jones
- Original Title
- The First Signs of Washoe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS, NOVA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Campbell-Jones
Michel Chalifour
Michael Ambrosino, Simon Campbell-Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Campbell-Jones
Writer
Simon Campbell-Jones
Producer
Michel Chalifour
Editor
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What is The First Signs of Washoe about?
The First Signs of Washoe is a 1974 documentary from the PBS series Nova that chronicles Project Washoe, an experiment raising a wild-born chimpanzee using American Sign Language. The film demonstrates how Washoe acquired spontaneous signing and conceptual combinations, challenging the traditional scientific consensus that language is uniquely human.
Who directed The First Signs of Washoe?
The First Signs of Washoe was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The First Signs of Washoe?
The principal cast of The First Signs of Washoe includes Washoe, Beatrix Gardner, R. Allen Gardner, Tony Kahn.
When was The First Signs of Washoe released and how long is it?
The First Signs of Washoe was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.