Overview
Through the story of Rocky, a rescued orangutan whose intelligence and empathy rival our own, Orang. Utan. explores the radical question of whether great apes should be considered persons. The film ultimately reframes that question into an urgent plea to save orangutans from disappearing forever.
Top Cast
Leif Cocks
Himself
Aaron Housholder
Self - Narrator
Lisa Smith
Herself
Rocky
Himself, Orangutan
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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