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The border between Mexico and the United States remains a political flashpoint as walls expand and deportations increase. Thousands risk their lives seeking safety and freedom, though for many that journey ends in tragedy. For over a decade, Ely and Marisela have voluntarily ventured into the sweltering US desert leading group searches for the bodies of migrants with the hope of returning them to their families. Word has spread about this couple’s tireless efforts and now they receive daily messages from strangers across Latin America with desperate pleas to locate missing loved ones. The exhaustion, emotional toil and increasing burden the pair face highlight a catastrophic situation with no end in sight. However, their belief in the dignity of human life demonstrates the actions of few can impact many. Focusing squarely on those harmed directly by this crisis, Spare My Bones, Coyote! is a rare and powerful story of perseverance amid a majestic, unforgiving landscape. Alexander Rogalski.

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Credits

  • Director(s)

    • Jonah Malak
  • Producer(s)

    • Dominique Dussault
  • Writer(s)

    • Jonah Malak
  • Editor(s)

    • Marie-Pier Dupuis
    • Gisela Restrepo
    • Jonah Malak
  • Cinematography

    • Nicolas Taborga
  • Composer

    • Marc Bell
  • Music

    • Marc Bell
  • Sound

    • Sylvain Brassard
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