THE JOURNEY OF A GEMSTONE
A DOCUMENTARY FILM
From the depths of East African mines to heirlooms worn for generations, Sharing the Rough reveals the human journey behind colored gemstones — the miners, cutters, and designers whose hands transform nature’s raw beauty into wearable art.
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Sharing the Rough documents the never-before-captured process of following a gemstone from deep within an East African mine to the creation of an heirloom that will last for generations.
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More than that, it tells the story of the intricate relationships that make jewelry more than just pretty objects but an expression of our collective humanity.
This is the theatrical version of Sharing the Rough, seen by tens of thousands of viewers worldwide. Beautifully shot by Michael Street with original score and sound design by Max Hirtenstien, the film reveals the true colors — both literal and figurative — of East Africa, precious gemstones, and the many hands involved in the creation of wearable art.
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Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy our film.
— Orin J. Mazzoni, III
