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“Dinosaur 13” is “Kramer vs. Kramer” for paleontologists, an absorbing
documentary that recounts a torturous decade-long custody battle over
the miraculously well-preserved skeletal leftovers of a Tyrannosaurus Rex that were discovered along a remote stretch of the South Dakota
prairie.
As in the 1979 best-picture winner about a divorced father who fights the
judicial system to keep his son, there is a heart-rending relationship
at the core of “Dinosaur 13” that is initially one of joy and triumph
before it becomes mired in perplexing legalities, grandstanding
politics, hurtful accusations and unfair repercussions.
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Instead of a boy named Billy, there is a T. Rex named Sue–so dubbed in honor
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Faith, South Dakota doesn’t likely have a lot going on.
As the state’s 135th largest city, it boasts a population of just over 400.
The median age is 40 years, the average household income’s $51,069.
Median monthly rent is $294, and the median house value sits at $87,000.
Oh, and the high school has an annual Slave/Branding event.
So there’s that.
Although, that last item recently garnered attention.
Set for April 26th, the auction run by the Rodeo Club has been held for decades.
How it works: A member of the club is “auctioned” off to a rancher in order to provide a few days’ labor. The bid serves as a donation to the school.