Reel Talk Documentary Series: Dinosaur 13

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Movies

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult
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Reel Talk is a series of documentary screenings at University Branch Library with brief discussions of the films after they are shown. This month, we’re viewing Dinosaur 13 a documentary that chronicles the discovery and subsequent legal battle over the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, named "Sue."

This film explores the scientific, ethical, and commercial implications of the find, shedding light on the challenges faced by paleontologists in their quest to unearth ancient secrets.  It is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 35 minutes. 

Park inside the gated lot (VISITOR LOT 4).  Bring your parking ticket with you inside the library to be validated by library staff.  Parking is FREE if you get your ticket validated.  Parking outside the gated lot may result in a parking violation from the University of Houston.