In Detail

To this date, Mary is predominantly unknown - despite her spectacular finds including Ichthyosauri, a Plesiosaurus and Pterodactylus and the fact that Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' was highly influenced by her spectacular discoveries and research.

The film begins with Mary's childhood on the beautifully rugged Dorset coast, leading up to her spectacular discovery of the complete Ichthyosaur.

We then move into Mary’s adult life and her magnificent discoveries of the Plesiosaur and the Pterodactyl. Shot on location in Lyme Regis and starring Jenny Agutter, Katharine Hamilton, Jonathan Moore, Paul Storrier and Sharon Sheehan.

We hope to welcome director Sharon Sheehan for a Q&A following the Friday screening.

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