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Title:

Monkey business : the adventures of Curious George's creators / The Orchard presents ; a film by Ema Ryan Yamazaki ; producer, Emily Harrold ; narration writer, Erin Sanger.

Edition:

Widescreen.

Publisher:

The Orchard,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Rey, H. A.--(Hans Augusto),--1898-1977.
Rey, Margret.
Curious George (Fictitious character)
Authors, American--20th century--Biography.
Jewish authors--Biography.
Jewish refugees--Biography.
Illustrators--Biography.
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Documentary films.
Feature films.

Other Authors:

Yamazaki, Ema Ryan, film director.
Harrold, Emily, film producer.
Sanger, Erin, screenwriter.
Waterston, Sam, narrator.
Orchard (Firm), publisher. publisher.
Busy Monkey, LLC., production company.

Notes:

Originally released as a documentary film in 2017. Narrated by Sam Waterston.

Summary:

Explores the lesser-known tale of George's creators, Hans and Margret Rey. Years later, having heard that Hans was wasting his artistic talents as a bookkeeper in Rio, Margaret traveled to Brazil to persuade him to marry her and do something creative together. Arriving in New York as refugees, they started their life anew and over the next three decades, they created a classic that continues to touch the hearts and minds of children around the world.

UPC:

888608667623

Locations:

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

ZYPE837 -- Harlan Community Library (Harlan)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

CYPF706 -- Musser Public Library (Muscatine)

XAPE737 -- Shenandoah Public Library (Shenandoah)