The Urban Gorilla
The Urban Gorilla is a 1991 documentary television film from National Geographic Explorer and ArgoFilms. The film explores the lives of gorillas in an urban environment.[1] The Urban Gorilla was narrated by Glenn Close and shot by . The film was directed, produced, and written by Allison Argo. This was the first film that Argo produced. The film was directly inspired by a gorilla named Ivan, who is featured in the documentary.[2]
The Urban Gorilla was nominated for two national Emmys and won duPont Columbia Award for journalism, Genesis Award,[3] Christopher Columbus Award, and Worldfest Houston. The film also received the first Best Newcomer Award from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.[4]
References[]
- ^ Smith, C. Dwayne (2013). "National Geographic: The Urban Gorilla". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ Kit Boss, “’The Urban Gorilla: An ‘Unnatural History’ Film,” The Seattle Times, March 9, 1991, http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910309&slug=1270646
- ^ Bates, Mary (28 January 2013). "Allison Argo: Filmmaker, Conservationist". Izilwane: Voices for Biodiversity. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "2013 Speakers". Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
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