The First Signs of Washoe
May 05, 1974 · 1h
Overview
The First Signs of Washoe is a 1974 documentary from the PBS series Nova that chronicles Project Washoe, an experiment raising a wild-born chimpanzee using American Sign Language. The film demonstrates how Washoe acquired spontaneous signing and conceptual combinations, challenging the traditional scientific consensus that language is uniquely human.
Cast of The First Signs of Washoe
Crew of The First Signs of Washoe
Simon Campbell-JonesWriter, Producer- Michael AmbrosinoExecutive Producer
- Michel ChalifourEditor
Ben SheddAssociate Producer- Boyd EstusCinematography
- Barbara BenedekProduction Manager
- Wil MortonSound Mixer
- Eric NeufeldSound Recordist
- Steve ShaneFirst Assistant Camera, Assistant Editor
- Eric NeudelAssistant Editor
- Terry Kay RockefellerProduction Assistant
- Janet KreilingResearcher
About The First Signs of Washoe
What is The First Signs of Washoe about?
The First Signs of Washoe is a 1974 documentary from the PBS series Nova that chronicles Project Washoe, an experiment raising a wild-born chimpanzee using American Sign Language. The film demonstrates how Washoe acquired spontaneous signing and conceptual combinations, challenging the traditional scientific consensus that language is uniquely human.
When was The First Signs of Washoe released?
The First Signs of Washoe was released on May 5, 1974.
How long is The First Signs of Washoe?
The First Signs of Washoe runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The First Signs of Washoe?
The cast of The First Signs of Washoe includes Washoe (Self - Chimpanzee), Beatrix Gardner (Self), R. Allen Gardner (Self) and Tony Kahn (Self - Narrator).