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  • The Day the Mesozoic Died (2012)
  • Short | 34 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure
The Day the Mesozoic Died (2012)
Short | 34 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure
The disappearance of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period posed one of the greatest, long-standing scientific mysteries. This three-act film tells the story of the extraordinary detective work that solved it. Shot on location ...See moreThe disappearance of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period posed one of the greatest, long-standing scientific mysteries. This three-act film tells the story of the extraordinary detective work that solved it. Shot on location in Italy, Spain, Texas, Colorado, and North Dakota, the film traces the uncovering of key clues that led to the stunning discovery that an asteroid struck the Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a mass extinction of animals, plants, and even microorganisms. Each act illustrates the nature and power of the scientific method. Representing a rare instance in which many different disciplines- geology, physics, biology, chemistry, paleontology- contributed to a revolutionary theory, this film will engage all who are interested in science. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Sarah Holt
Writers
Sean B. Carroll (additional writing) | Thomas Friedman (written by) | Sarah Holt (additional writing)
Producer
Sarah Holt
Composer
Christopher Rife
Cinematographers
John Chater | Stephen McCarthy
Editor
Sarah Holt
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Oct 2012 (United States)

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