The Sacred Ape: Exploring Humanity's Deep Connection With Monkeys

This documentary explores humanity's deep and ancient fascination with monkeys, from sacred myth to modern wildlife. It travels from the monkey god Hanuman in Hindu tradition and Bali's famous dance to the living primates that still stir our imagination. Through culture and nature alike, it reveals how closely our stories are entwined with these creatures. Thoughtful and richly filmed, it celebrates the enduring bond between people and their primate kin. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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