The head scratching ethics of ‘Lucy, the Human Chimp’ This is the TV poster for “Lucy, the Human Chimp” streaming on HBO Max. (CNS photo/HBO Max) By Chris Byrd • Catholic News Service • Posted May 7, 2021 NEW YORK (CNS) — A primatologist’s highly unusual interaction with the species of the title is recounted and partly dramatized in “Lucy, the Human Chimp.” The 70-minute documentary, which is streaming now on HBO Max, contains undeniably touching moments. But it may leave viewers feeling baffled since it ultimately raises more questions than it answers. A collaboration between KEO Films and Britain’s Channel 4 network, the film was written and directed by Alex Parkinson.