Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
The Call to Adventure
Father and son begin their global expedition, interviewing paleontologists and preparing for their journey into the world of dinosaurs.
Key Events
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Expedition Begins — Father and son begin their global dinosaur expedition Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn)
Location: Starting point of journey
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Paleontologist Interviews — Interviews with leading paleontologists about dinosaur discoveries Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), Self (Scott Sampson), Self (Phil Currie), Self (Dean R. Lomax)
Location: Research facilities
Digging Into the Past
The expedition reaches archaeological sites where they participate in fossil excavations, connecting scientific research with tangible discoveries.
Key Events
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Fossil Excavation — Participating in supervised fossil excavations Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), Self (Kallie Moore)
Location: Archaeological sites
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Global Expedition Sites — Multiple locations across the globe Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn)
Location: Various continents
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Ancient Fossils — Tangible connections to prehistoric past Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), Self (Kallie Moore)
Location: Excavation sites
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Scientific Breakthrough — New discoveries about dinosaur behavior and extinction Characters: Self (Scott Sampson), Self (Phil Currie), Self (Dean R. Lomax), Self (Jingmai O'Connor)
Location: Research laboratories
Behind the Magic
Meeting the original Jurassic Park creators reveals the intersection of science and cinema that sparked the son's childhood fascination.
Key Events
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Jurassic Park Reunion — Meeting original Jurassic Park crew members Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), Self (Phil Tippett), Self (Dean Cundey)
Location: Film studio or special effects facility
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Dino Fan Community — Encountering diverse dinosaur enthusiasts Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), Self (Jessica Lippincott), Self (Jingmai O'Connor)
Location: Dinosaur conventions and private collections
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Creative Process Revealed — Behind-the-scenes of Jurassic Park creation Characters: Self (Phil Tippett), Self (Dean Cundey)
Location: Film production facilities
Global Dino Community
Exploring the diverse world of dinosaur enthusiasts across cultures, showcasing the lasting impact of prehistoric creatures on human imagination.
Bridging Worlds
Completing the documentary that bridges scientific research and popular fascination, creating a portrait of intergenerational passion.
Key Events
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Documentary Completion — Completing the documentary about their journey Characters: Self (Colin Trevorrow), Self (Keegan Kuhn), All interview subjects
Location: Editing suite or premiere venue
A dinosaur-obsessed teen and his filmmaker father travel the world interviewing paleontologists about the latest discoveries, tracking down the crew of Jurassic Park, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and meeting dino fanatics of all walks of life.
