Chimp Crazy
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Eric Goode |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | HBO |
Chimp Crazy is an upcoming American documentary series directed and produced by Eric Goode. It follows Tonia Haddix, whose love for a chimpanzee spins into a wild game with authorities and an animal rights group.
It is scheduled to premiere on August 18, 2024, on HBO.
Premise
Tonia Haddix, an animal broker, spends her days taking care of a chimpanzee, Tonka. Her love for Tonka, spins into a game with authorities and an animal rights group, PETA.[1] The series additionally explores other owners of chimps and their experiences.[2][3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Monkey Love" | Eric Goode | August 18, 2024 |
| 2 | "Gone Ape" | Eric Goode | August 25, 2024 |
| 3 | "Head Shot" | Eric Goode | September 1, 2024 |
| 4 | "Fantasy Island" | Eric Goode | September 8, 2024 |
Production
In March 2022, it was announced Eric Goode was in production on a documentary revolving around Tonia Haddix.[4][5]
References
- ^ O'Connor, Jennifer (July 16, 2024). "No Spoilers: You Must See 'Chimp Crazy' for Yourself!". People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "HBO Original Four-Part Documentary Series CHIMP CRAZY Debuts August 18". Warner Bros. Discovery. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Bender, Kelli (July 16, 2024). "The Self-Proclaimed 'Dolly Parton of Chimps' Is the Subject of Tiger King Director's New Series". People. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Roundtree, Cheyenne (March 30, 2022). "She Faked Her Chimp's Death. Then Things Went Apeshit". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Hoffman, Jordan (April 5, 2022). "The Strange Story of Tonka, the Undead Hollywood Chimpanzee". Vanity Fair. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
External links
- Chimp Crazy at IMDb