Trillium Studios

As part of “And then a monkey” in 2009, Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers allowed us to be present to film a “placement” - the first amazing moment when a service monkey meets their new human partner. For us, this was Kent and Nancy Converse and the monkey, Farah.
These were exciting, amazing, and emotional days of filming. The companionship between Kent and Farah was immediate. We were extremely fortunate and grateful to capture this moment and to know that they have been together since.
We learned that Farah passed away last week just a short time before her 40th birthday. We send our deepest condolences and love to Nancy and Kent.

And then a monkey. Filmmakers Cary and Yari Wolinsky travel throughout the country to document the work of Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled. From Massachusetts to California,…