Chimps: So Like Us | |
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Directed by | Karen Goodman Kirk Simon |
Produced by | Karen Goodman Kirk Simon |
Cinematography | Kirk Simon Buddy Squires Gary Steele |
Edited by | Sarah Stein |
Production company | Simon & Goodman Picture Company |
Distributed by | HBO Direct Cinema (video) |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
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