From THE URBAN GORILLA. Produced, written & directed by Allison Argo in 1992 and narrated by Glenn Close, this award-winning film was a catalyst for Ivans move to Zoo Atlanta. Though Ivans story is sad one, it ultimately had a happy ending.
From Allison Argo: "When I first met Ivan, he was living alone in a tacky, low-end shopping mall. He hadnt seen another gorilla or felt the grass beneath his feet for over 20 years. I knew that I had to bring Ivans story to the world in hopes of changing his life - and the lives of other gorillas like him."