Mary Anning

In 1811, Mary Anning spends her days searching for fossils on the Dorset coast. Her father suddenly disappears, leaving behind a mysterious drawing and a struggling family. As we follow Mary on her journey, she goes on to discover more than just fossils: friendships, adventures, and the very start of palaeontology.

The film celebrates the early contributions of real-life British palaeontologist Mary Anning (1799 – 1847), whose discoveries in Jurassic marine fossils on the Southwest coast of England contributed to changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life. Using stunning 2D animation, where each frame is painstakingly crafted by hand, and a punk rock soundtrack, this is the perfect film to introduce the youngest audiences to the history and legacy of a woman who defied societal expectations. An empowering and inspiring true story about remaining curious and audacious, believing in yourself and questioning the systems that confine you.