The First Signs of Washoe
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.
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Details
| Status: | Released |
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| Release Date: | 1974-05-05 |
| Production: | PBS, NOVA |
