Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

Documentary | Jan. 1, 1999

Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry

Documentary | Jan. 1, 1999

Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers Discovery Channel
Original title Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry
Directors Carol L. Fleisher
Writers Paula Deats, Carol L. Fleisher

Cast

Sigourney Weaver

as Narrator