Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters + Q&A with director Sharon Sheehan

About this event

Join us for a screening of Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters, followed by an in-person Q&A with director Sharon Sheehan. This film explores the remarkable life of Mary Anning, a pioneering fossil hunter from 19th-century Dorset who made significant contributions to palaeontology. The narrative examines her struggles within a male-dominated scientific community, where women's research was frequently overlooked or credited to others. Discover how Anning persevered through these challenges to establish herself as a respected figure in her field.