The Jennie Project

The Jennie Project (2001)

TV MovieAdventureDramaFamily

Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. Archibald is not home very much, and Andrew feels he does not care about him. And Lea his wife does not want Jennie, and says she makes trouble. But the children take an instant liking to her. Jennie is unique in that she is learning to use and understand sign language. Jennie becomes an important part of Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close relationship with her. Jennie loves the things Andrew does, such as baseball and comic books. Jennie is also there for Andrew when he and his father disagree. A doctor Pamela Prentiss starts training with Jennie. She does not agree with the way Jennie is being cared for, and is seen as being rude to the Archibald family. She teaches Jennie sign language in a way that Jennie does not understand, but Lea finds a way she understands.

Director: Gary Nadeau

Casts

	Alex D. Linz as Andrew Archibald
	Sheila Kelley as Leah Archibald
	Lance Guest as Hugo Archibald
	Abigail Mavity as Sarah Archibald
	Sheryl Lee Ralph as Dr. Pamela Prentiss
	Joel McKinnon Miller as Frank
	Fran Bennett as Judge
	Kenneth Kimmins as Epstein
	Earl Boen as Reverend Palliser
	Janet Rotblatt as Mrs. Palliser
	Jason D. Smith as Bailiff
	D. Candis Paule as Miss Trousdale
	Craig Tsuyumine as Project Director
	Nick Gomez as Theater Attendant
	K.B. Mercer as Woman In Car
	Sonya Eddy as Woman In Curlers
	Annie Hinton as Emergency Room Nurse
	Tyler Swob as Emergency Room Kid
	Kurt Reichert as Crabb
	Mark Chaet as Specialist
	Sammi Rotibi as Kwele
	Willie Amakye as Tribesman
	Bella as Jennie
	Ellie as Jennie
	Frank Welker as (voice)
	Rachel Currence as Student

Crew