Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators

Documentary (2017)

Producer: Emily Harrold

MONKEY BUSINESS explores the lesser-known tale of George's creators, Hans and Margret Rey, who were German Jews, global refugees, immigrants, artists, and Americans. On makeshift bicycles with sketches of a curious little monkey aboard, they rode across Nazi occupied Europe in search of a freedom that would nurture one of the most treasured children’s book series of all time. Using a creative mix of animation, archival materials, and interviews, the film reveals the authors to be just as adventurous and curious as George himself.