No Spoilers: You Must See ‘Chimp Crazy’ for Yourself!
From much of the same team that brought the tiger cub–breeding industry to the world in Netflix’s Tiger King, the HBO docuseries Chimp Crazy details the tragic consequences of believing that chimpanzees are simply hairier humans. Even though chimpanzees share 98% of our DNA, they don’t want to be humans’ playmates or roommates.
The four-episode series examines the PETA US lawsuit against the former breeding compound misleadingly called the Missouri Primate Foundation; its operator, breeder Connie Casey; and “exotic”-animal broker Tonia Haddix. The riveting footage tells the stories of chimpanzees who were abused and exploited in the entertainment industry and the pet trade. Through compelling video footage and interviews, including with PETA US attorneys and PETA US Honorary Director Alan Cumming, the series shares almost unbelievable details of the lengths that some people in the industry go to harbour and subjugate these complex great apes.
This is must-see TV.
Stream the series on JioCinema – you’ll be floored by what you see. Find updates on PETA US’ groundbreaking work in behalf of captive chimpanzees and help them here.
The use of monkeys, lions, tigers, panthers, bears, and bulls in performances is banned in India. Yet many monkeys – some dressed in garish costumes and most with their teeth yanked out – are kept chained and made to “dance” under the threat of beatings. Food deprivation is also often used as a training technique. Help end the exploitation of monkeys and apes by never supporting animal acts or shows, and spread the word to your family and friends and encourage them to do the same.
