Mar 7
New York International Children's Film Festival New York, NY
TicketsCarl Mehling
Senior Museum Specialist, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History; Author
andAlana Gishlick
Senior Museum Specialist, American Museum of Natural History
Mary Anning— Real Life Fossil Fanatics
Program Description
Without paleontology, we'd have no idea how we got here, how we fit in and what we are. Mary Anning was a real historical figure who made important contributions with her fossil discoveries to the development of paleontology. Join us for this all ages talk following the screening of the film MARY ANNING to learn more about Mary's discoveries, what it's like to be a paleontologist working today, and even get hands on with fossil samples and more!
Location: Scandinavia House, NYC
Film Synopsis
A 12-year-old fossil hunter in 1811 makes unexpected discoveries, both in the rocks and in her heart, as she pioneers a new field of science.
In 1811, Mary Anning, an inquisitive and tenacious twelve-year-old girl, spends her days searching for fossils. Her father passed on this passion to her, but her life suddenly changes when he disappears, leaving behind a mysterious drawing and a struggling family. Determined to help her mother and brother, Mary tries to uncover the secret of the drawing. She will discover so much more than just fossils: friendships, adventures, and the very start of palaeontology.
About the Speaker
Carl Mehling is a Senior Museum Specialist, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History and author of numerous children's books on paleontology, including "Would a Dinosaur Eat My Teacher?"
Alana Gishlick is a Senior Museum Specialist, Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History.