The Bones
100 million years ago, a dinosaur ruled the Earth, and today, its fossils are traded in bustling hotel rooms at the Tucson gem show.
“100 million years ago, she ruled the Earth... Now she's for sale.”
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100 million years ago, a dinosaur ruled the Earth, and today, its fossils are traded in bustling hotel rooms at the Tucson gem show.
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Fossils from the Gobi Desert and North American badlands find their way to auction houses and museums. Jeremy Xido directs The Bones, which follows collectors and scientists involved in the fossil trade. The documentary features scenes from the Tucson gem show, where fossils are sold in hotel rooms. It illustrates the tension between commercial interests and the quest for knowledge about life's origins. The film examines how these fossils connect to human ambition and curiosity.
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