We Believe In Dinosaurs

Premiered February 17, 2020

Directed by

Monica Long Ross and Clayton Brown

The Bible and science collide over a Kentucky creationism museum and a $120 million Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park.

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About the Documentary

In We Believe in Dinosaurs the Bible and science collide at a Kentucky creationism museum’s humongous $120 million Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park.

When an enormous, $120 million Ark is built at the Creation Museum in rural Kentucky, the goal was to prove the Bible is scientifically and historically accurate, with detailed exhibits alongside animatronic Biblical characters and animals. Along with incredible access to the Ark’s preparation, We Believe in Dinosaurs unfolds through the eyes of several Kentuckians: Doug, who creates lifelike animals for the Ark, and other colleagues working behind the scenes; Dan, a geologist who blows the whistle on the Ark’s discriminatory hiring practices; David, a former creationist and frequent member of the Museum who now blogs critically about the beliefs he used to hold; atheist activist Jim Helton, co-founder of Tri-State Freethinkers who led a protest rally outside the Ark’s opening; and residents who support the Ark in hopes it will revive the local economy. At its core, We Believe in Dinosaurs explores the roots of our beliefs and worldviews by examining the relationship between science and religion.

The Filmmakers

Monica Long Ross is a filmmaker and playwright. She is a co-founder of 137 Films, and co-directed and co-produced the award-winning documentaries We Believe in Dinosaurs, The Atom Smashers, and The Believers. She was a founding member and playwright for Childsplay in Tempe, AZ, and the Arizona Women’s Theatre Company.

Clayton Brown is a documentary and narrative filmmaker interested in exploring the stories and compelling characters that emerge when people pursue their passions. His fiction work includes Galileo's Grave and The Darkening Sun. He is a co-founder of 137 Films, and co-directed The Atom Smashers, The Believers, and We Believe in Dinosaurs.