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Search for the Great Apes

This captivating classic National Geographic film chronicles the ground-breaking fieldwork of Dian Fossey (1932-1985) and Birute Galdikas and the world-wide efforts of these dedicated scientists to better understand the mountain gorilla and elusive orangutan.

English
  • Originally Aired January 13, 1976
  • Runtime 51 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Network United States PBS
  • Created November 15, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Bud Wiser Writer
Christine Z. Wiser Director
Robert M. Young Director Cinematographer