The Urban Gorilla
The Urban Gorilla (1991) is a 60 minute documentary from National Geographic Explorer and ArgoFilms. The film explores the lives of gorillas in an urban environment.[1]
The Urban Gorilla was narrated by Glenn Close, shot by Robert Collins, and directed and produced by Allison Argo. [2]
The Urban Gorilla was nominated for two national Emmys and won duPont Columbia Award for journalism, Genesis Award, [3], Christopher Columbus Award, and Worldfest Houston. The film also received the first Best Newcomer Award from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. [4]
- ^ Smith, C. Dwayne (1991). ""National Geographic: The Urban Gorilla," The New York Times". Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ Kit Boss, “’The Urban Gorilla: An ‘Unnatural History’ Film,” The Seattle Times, March 9, 1991, http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910309&slug=1270646
- ^ Bates, Mary (28 January 2013). ""Allison Argo: Filmmaker, Conservationist," Izilwane: Voices for Biodiversity,". Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ ""2013 Speakers," Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival". 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.