Project Nim

While not exclusively about animal intelligence or welfare, An Inconvenient Truth is a powerful documentary about climate change that will appeal to those who value the overarching theme of human responsibility towards nature in movies like Project Nim.

The Cove is an Oscar-winning documentary that uncovers the harrowing practice of dolphin hunting in Japan. With its investigative approach and focus on animal rights, fans of Project Nim will find much to ponder about our interactions with intelligent marine mammals.

Born to Be Wild is an endearing documentary about orphaned orangutans and elephants, and the people who rescue and raise them. Like Project Nim, it illuminates the complex emotional lives of these animals and the humans dedicated to their well-being.