# Chimpanzee (2012)

> A visually intimate wildlife documentary follows an orphaned baby chimpanzee as he struggles to survive and find belonging in a jungle community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/50605

## Facts

- Runtime: 78 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield
- Cast: Tim Allen
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222815/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, suspenseful, uplifting, family movie night, nature viewing

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