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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry (1999): Cast

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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry is a 1999 documentary directed by Carol L. Fleisher, starring Sigourney Weaver as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry (1999) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry About?

The premise of Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry without spoilers.

The film asks whether interpreting animal behavior as emotional is human arrogance or whether emotions are a universal aspect of life. Through striking footage and insights from wildlife filmmakers and leading scientists, it shows how dogs smile, chimpanzees mourn, and many species exhibit genuine feelings, making a persuasive case that emotions are fundamental to all living beings.

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • reenactment
  • question in title
  • animal in title
  • dog
  • monkey
  • cat
  • elephant
  • nature
  • chimpanzee
  • wolf
  • science
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Cast & crew

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry Cast & Characters

Sigourney Weaver plays Narrator in Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry. Directed by Carol L. Fleisher.

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Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry?

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry released?

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry was released in 1999.

Who directed Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry?

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry was directed by Carol L. Fleisher.

Who is in the cast of Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry?

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry stars Sigourney Weaver as Narrator.

Does Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry have a post-credit scene?

No. Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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