Etched in Bone(2018)
"This is an exceptional piece of filmmaking, governed by qualities of restraint and attunement that are essential to its subject." - Jane Goodall.
Etched in Bone Synopsis
Drawing on original footage from National Geographic, Etched in Bone explores the impact of one notorious bone theft by a member of the 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land. Hundred of bones were stolen and deposited in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, until it became known to Arnhem elders in the late 1990s. The return of the sacred artefacts was called for, resulting in a tense standoff between indigenous tribespeople and the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian.
Etched in Bone (2018) is a documentary film directed by Béatrice Bijon, released on October 4, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jacob Nayinggul, Joe Gumbula and Martin Thomas.
- Director:
- Béatrice Bijon
- Writers:
- Martin Thomas
- Producers:
- Martin Thomas, Béatrice Bijon
- Production:
- Ronin Films, Red Lily Productions
- Status:
- Released
Etched in Bone (2018) Trailer
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Etched in Bone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Béatrice Bijon, written by Martin Thomas, produced by Martin Thomas and Béatrice Bijon.
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Etched in Bone – Frequently Asked Questions
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Etched in Bone (2018) is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Etched in Bone?
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The main cast of Etched in Bone (2018) includes Jacob Nayinggul, Joe Gumbula and Martin Thomas. The film was directed by Béatrice Bijon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Etched in Bone released?
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Etched in Bone was released on October 4, 2018 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is there a trailer for Etched in Bone?
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