Spare My Bones, Coyote!

by Jonah Malak
A volunteer group search the US-Mexico desert for dead migrants' bodies in this powerful and revealing exposé on the violence of border enforcement.
2025  ·  1h24m  ·  Canada, Québec
English, Spanish
English subs
About the Film

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.

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Director
Jonah Malak
About the Director

Jonah Malak

Jonah Malak, also known as Karim Haroun, is a documentary filmmaker and producer. After studying mathematics and cinema, he dedicated himself to the rewarding profession of documentary filmmaking.
His works bridge various disciplines and cultures, including two feature films and several short films: Mystic Mass and My Tuesdays at Catherine’s, both anthropological documentaries exploring religious phenomena in Lebanon.
His feature Dave Not Coming Back, is a compelling story about cave diving shot in South Africa and Australia. The film is available on Amazon Prime and has garnered over 1.1 million views on YouTube. The film has received numerous accolades, including the Audience Award at the Austin Film Festival, a Canadian Cinema Editors Award for Best Editing, and a nomination for Best Editing at the Canadian Screen Awards.

 

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