Dinosaurs!

Year: 1980

Runtime: 30 mins

Language: English

Director: Will Vinton

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Philip, a student without a science report idea, hears a song on his boombox that sparks his fascination with dinosaurs. He learns the 160‑million‑year saga of these giants, inspiring a report that blends science, speculation, animation, live‑action and a Will Vinton Claymation segment. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, it educates and delights viewers of all ages.

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