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The Jennie Project 2001 Directed by Gary Nadeau

They taught her to speak... she taught them to listen.

Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. Archibald is not home very much, and Andrew feels he does not care about him. And Lea his wife does not want Jennie, and says she makes trouble. But the children take an instant liking to her. Jennie is unique in that she is learning to use and understand sign language. Jennie becomes an important part of Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close relationship with her. Jennie loves the things Andrew does, such as baseball and comic books. Jennie is also there for Andrew when he and his father disagree. A doctor Pamela Prentiss starts training with Jennie. She does not agree with the way Jennie is being cared for, and is seen as being rude to the Archibald family. She teaches Jennie sign language in a way that Jennie does not understand, but Lea finds a way she understands.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 13 July 2001
76 mins
Cast
Alex D. Linz Andrew Archibald
Sheila Kelley Leah Archibald
Lance Guest Hugo Archibald
Abigail Mavity Sarah Archibald
Sheryl Lee Ralph Dr. Pamela Prentiss
Earl Boen Reverend Palliser
Janet Rotblatt Mrs. Palliser
D. Candis Paule Miss Trousdale
Craig Tsuyumine Project Director
Nick Gomez Theater Attendant
K.B. Mercer Woman In Car
Sonya Eddy Woman In Curlers
Annie Hinton Emergency Room Nurse
Tyler Swob Emergency Room Kid
Mark Chaet Specialist
Willie Amakye Tribesman
Bella Jennie
Ellie Jennie
Frank Welker (voice)