Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters + Q&A with director Sharon Sheehan (PG)
Includes in person Q&A with director Sharon Sheehan.
The film reveals the life, plight and loves of Mary Anning, 1800s preeminent Dorset fossil hunter – navigating her career and research in a patriarchal society at a time when women’s research was largely unrecognised or plagiarised. Predominantly unknown despite her spectacular Jurassic discoveries, including Icthyiousauri, a Pterodactyl and Plesiosaurus, and notwithstanding the fact that Darwins’ ‘On the Origin of Species, was highly influenced by her finds and research. She is at last becoming the most celebrated paleontologist of all time!
The Q & A will cover any audience questions and detail the inspiration and research for writing Mary Annings' story. It will also delve into womens rights of the 1800s, compared to the present day and will cover the casting of actors and film making techniques, locations, sets, props, plus film distribution. A how to - on writing, directing and producing a feature film.
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson's life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.