8.8 / 10
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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.
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.
MEDIA
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