Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016): Cast

This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Koko, a gorilla renowned for her ability to communicate using sign language, and her profound connection with Penny Patterson. What began as a doctoral research project to teach sign language to a young gorilla evolved into a decades-long relationship, fostering a unique bond between them. Over forty years, Penny Patterson has documented Koko's life, revealing compelling moments, including efforts to protect her from being returned to a zoo, disagreements with skeptical academics, and a poignant display of grief over the loss of her kitten.

• JT Director Jonathan Taylor

• K Koko as themselves
• PP Penny Patterson as themselves
• William Shatner as themselves
• Isabella Rossellini as themselves

Also known as

• Koko: Gorila care vorbește cu oamenii
• Коко: Горила која говори
• 可可：能和人类说话的大猩猩
• Tarina puhuvasta gorillasta