Primate

1974·United States·105 min.
Primate
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"Primate" presents the daily activities of Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists in the film are concerned with studying the physical and mental development of primates. Some of the experimental work shown in the film deals with the capacity to learn, remember, and apply language and manual skills; the effect of alcohol and drugs on behavior; the control of aggressive and sexual behavior; and other neural and physiological determinants of behavior.

ScreenwriterFrederick Wiseman
CinematographyWilliam Brayne
Original titlePrimate