A 10-year legal battle ensues after the federal government seizes the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found.
“The true tale of one of the greatest discoveries in history.”
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A 10-year legal battle ensues after the federal government seizes the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found.
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Sue Hendrickson discovered the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in 1990 near Faith, South Dakota. Her team, led by Pete Larson of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, unearthed the fossil, nicknamed "Sue." Shortly after, the federal government seized the skeleton, claiming it was taken from federal land. The ensuing legal battle involved the FBI, the National Park Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Larson faced 18 months in prison for unrelated customs violations during this tumultuous period.
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The GuardianThis retelling of 'the biggest custody battle in history' remains strangely unmoving despite the passions involved.
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- See Sue Hendrickson's groundbreaking T. rex discovery.
- Follow the 10-year legal battle over fossil ownership.
- Meet Pete Larson and learn about his imprisonment.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 16, 2014.
- Dinosaur 13 won the Emmy for Outstanding Science and Technology Programming in 2015.
- Pete Larson spent 18 months in prison for unrelated customs violations.
- The skeleton 'Sue' was discovered in the badlands near Faith, South Dakota.
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Who directed the documentary Dinosaur 13?
Dinosaur 13 was directed and produced by Todd Douglas Miller.
What significant discovery is featured in Dinosaur 13?
The documentary features the discovery of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Sue', found in 1990.
What award did Dinosaur 13 win in 2015?
In 2015, Dinosaur 13 won the Emmy for Outstanding Science and Technology Programming at the 36th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
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