About this episode
The episode discusses the movie Congo, exploring its themes and plot elements.
What is the movie Congo about, you ask? Well, it’s about diamonds and an ape that can use sign language…and satellites and King Solomon?…and bloodthirsty albino apes. But most of all, it’s a movie about family. Join us as we try to make sense of one of 1995’s less-cherished “classics.” Come over and Subscribe to our YouTube for more content!: Click Here! Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? We are! Check out our story and who we're raising money for here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/PlayingFavorites Please consider donating and sharing!
Topics covered
- Congo
- 1995
- film
- family
- sign language
- diamonds
Keywords
- albino apes
- satellites
- King Solomon
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Congo, Playing Favorites
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