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It follows a helper robot who washes up on the beach of a remote island and learns to blend in with the wildlife.

Soon it's learning lessons about parenthood and sacrifice while teaching the animals to work together.

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Joining me today is Nicki Birch. She's a video producer for NPR's Jazz Night in America and also a co-host

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It is great to have you here. Also joining us is one of our producers here on Pop Culture Happy Hour,

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Hello.

It is wonderful to have you both here.

So the robot in the title of the wild robot is called Rosam Unit 7134 or

Ross for short. She's played by Lupita and Youngo. She's still new in the box

when she washes up on a remote island after a shipwreck.

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