Woman Raised by Monkeys (2013)

A girl who was raised in the jungle

This is the incredible true story of a five year old girl and her survival alone in the jungle... and the monkeys that saved her. Marina Chapman does not know her real name or her biological family. She claims that when she was a child in Colombia she was kidnapped and abandoned in the jungle and that she survived with monkeys for five years. Now, fifty years later, Marina returns to Colombia with her daughter to try to discover the truth. Scientists will analyze her bones, test her subconscious responses, examine the inner workings of her mind, and a primatologist will try to find flaws in his knowledge of monkeys and her behavior. Who was her real family? Why was she kidnapped? Could a five-year-old girl really survive in the jungle in the company of monkeys? is it all a fantasy story? Or was she really raised by the monkeys?

Director: Toby Trackman
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Editing: Leigh Brzeski
Production: National Geographic
Country: Colombia, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Toby Trackman
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woman Raised by Monkeys about?
This is the incredible true story of a five year old girl and her survival alone in the jungle... and the monkeys that saved her. Marina Chapman does not know her real name or her biological family. She claims that when she was a child in Colombia she was kidnapped and abandoned in the jungle and that she survived with monkeys for five years. Now, fifty years later, Marina returns to Colombia with her daughter to try to discover the truth. Scientists will analyze her bones, test her subconscious responses, examine the inner workings of her mind, and a primatologist will try to find flaws in his knowledge of monkeys and her behavior. Who was her real family? Why was she kidnapped? Could a five-year-old girl really survive in the jungle in the company of monkeys? is it all a fantasy story? Or was she really raised by the monkeys?
Who directed Woman Raised by Monkeys?
Woman Raised by Monkeys was directed by Toby Trackman.
Who stars in Woman Raised by Monkeys?
Woman Raised by Monkeys stars Marina Chapman, Dominic Frisby.
How long is Woman Raised by Monkeys?
Woman Raised by Monkeys has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Woman Raised by Monkeys?
Woman Raised by Monkeys is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Woman Raised by Monkeys produced?
Woman Raised by Monkeys was produced in Colombia, United States of America.