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.
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.
Director: Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: October 4, 2018
Cast
- Jacob Nayinggul - Himself
- Joe Gumbula - Himself
- Martin Thomas - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Eric Bijon
Editing: James Lane
Production: Ronin Films, Red Lily Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
anthropology, colonialism, indigenous australians, repatriation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Etched in Bone about?
- 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.
- Who directed Etched in Bone?
- Etched in Bone was directed by Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas.
- Who stars in Etched in Bone?
- Etched in Bone stars Jacob Nayinggul, Joe Gumbula, Martin Thomas.
- How long is Etched in Bone?
- Etched in Bone has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Etched in Bone?
- Etched in Bone is a Documentary film.
- Where was Etched in Bone produced?
- Etched in Bone was produced in Australia.