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It was like "The Sopranos" set in the rainforest. The chimps are so unique with interesting personalities and motivations. I was very involved in their story lines, and at times shed very heartfelt tears.(Yes, over chimps.) It was just the right length. Not too drawn out. I'm sure it took SO much effort to get this footage and put this project together. It's a beautiful docuseries.

Do yourself a favor and fast forward to the end credits for actual constructive actions to take. But ignore the rich, former tech-exec who smugly brags about how he doesn't allow his children any screen time. (I'm betting the nanny that's responsible for engaging his kids probably allows it.) This film features people lamenting about how they built Frankenstein, and now that they've gotten their fat pay checks they're really sorry - they swear. They talk of how technology is polarizing society without at all addressing or discussing how the U.S. has been a polarized society since it was founded. Marginalized people are using technology to connect and share, and that momentum is meeting the same harsh, racist resistance THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT IN THIS COUNTRY. But no let's not delve into that. According to these people, the real problem is that our FB feeds aren't more open-minded.