The documentary ‘Gold A Journey with Idris Elba’, produced by the World Gold Council, explores the relationship between humanity and gold throughout history, technology, and culture. It also promotes the interests of major gold mining companies. The documentary has a mixed sentiment, being critiqued as corporate propaganda but also highlighting the value and future of gold.
This documentary exposes the dangerous reality of child labor in the Philippines’ gold mining industry, where children risk their lives in unsafe, small-scale mines. Despite existing laws, child labor and unsafe practices persist due to economic necessity and lack of enforcement.
The documentary explores the economic reliance of Ivory Coast on cocoa, gold, and the dangerous conditions of its roads. It highlights the resilience of Ivorians despite poverty, child labor, and unsafe mining practices. It advocates for road improvements, safer vehicles, education, and alternatives to dangerous jobs to boost the country’s future.