The Secrets of Friendship
1 hr Documentary
Follow the “friendship detectives” unearthing the unique social behaviours of humans and other animals.
Awards
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards – Documentary – Human Concerns – Finalist Award
Golden Sheaf Award Nomination – Documentary – Science/ Nature/Technology
re: THE SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP
“As someone who lives in a city renowned for loneliness, I found a new documentary on friendship strangely handy. The Secrets of Friendship, from filmmaker Judith Pyke, takes an expansive approach to looking at how humans make friends. It examines other interspecies affinities, particularly the social bonds between dogs and people. And it explores other friendships across the animal kingdom between monkeys, dolphins and more.”
– Dorothy Woodend, “Why Everyone Needs a Pal”, The Tyee, March 24, 2023
re: THE SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP
“I’ve now had a chance to watch the friendship documentary and quite honestly, I am blown away by it!! There is nothing else out there that even comes close!! You covered it all—friendships in monkeys, dolphins, babies, toddlers, humans and dogs, and of course, adult human friendships! I learned so much from this documentary and cannot say enough about what an incredible job you did on this!! The cinematography and content are amazing!! I was riveted the entire time. I don’t know how you managed to find all of those friendship researchers in such disparate fields and then bring it all together. This is one of those pieces that will stand the test of time!!….”
– Prof. Beverley Fehr (University of Winnipeg)
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