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AN AWARD-WINNING FILM ABOUT DINOSAURS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM
CREATED BY A FATHER AND SON
From prestigious museums and universities, to blockbuster films, amusement park rides, video games, and toys--dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But, why?
WHY DINOSAURS follows dino-obsessed youth James Pinto and his filmmaker father on a journey around the world, interviewing world renowned paleontologists about the latest dinosaur research, digging up real dinosaur bones, and encountering dinosaur fanatics of all walks of life.
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AN ENSEMBLE CAST
WHY DINOSAURS features a wide array of dinosaur enthusiasts, from seasoned paleontologists and amateur fossil hunters to paleo artists and fans of the Jurassic Park movie franchise.
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FEEDBACK FROM THE WORLD'S TOP PALEONTOLOGISTS
"Absolutely phenomenal!"
Dr. Scott Sampson
Paleontologist & Executive Director,
California Academy of Sciences
“It shows that this is a real, active field, and you too can do it.”
Kallie Moore
University of Montana Paleontologist,
Co-Host of PBS Eons
"Paleontology is a gateway science; it's an opportunity to learn about Science at a young age.
Dr. Lorna O'Brien
Head Technician,
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
"The film has a lot of warmth and emotion."
Dr. Nizar Ibrahim
National Geographic Explorer,
Nat Geo Live Speaker & TED Fellow
"For anyone who ever wanted to be a paleontologist and dig up dinosaurs.”
Dr. Dean Lomax
Paleontologist, Author & Science Communicator
"Even for people like me, there was so much I learned from the film!"
Dr. Philip Currie
Paleontologist, Curator &
University of Alberta Professor
"It shows that dino paleo is more than the researchers, and that there is more to the dinosaur community than paleontology.”
Dr. Thomas Holtz
Paleontologis & Lecturer
University of Maryland
"Looks great!"
Jack Horner
Paleontology Consultant,
Jurassic Park & Jurassic World
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