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2006

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An in-depth look at the injustices in the global trade of coffee from Africa. Read more

Starring	Tadesse Meskela, Ernesto Illy
Director	Marc Francis, Nick Francis
Genres	Documentary

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- Scathing, vivid and galvanising
- 258527
- - Time Out New York
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:33
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- - 80
  - 3
  Wake up and smell the coffee
  
  Although a documentary, Black Gold is as gripping as a thriller. It lifts the lid on something that we take for granted – a cup of coffee. It’s not ... read more »
  
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  - Ni Miller
  - London, England
  - 07 Jun 2007 at 18:54
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- - 0
  - 0
  Not all aid is the same
  
  This is a great, important film, but the section on aid would mislead some, as it is the form of aid that is the problem, not that it is given as such. Aid did ... read more »
  
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- 1006653
- - a customer
  - 18 Jun 2011 at 21:42
- - 2
  - 4
  Failed story of the little man vs the machine
  
  Engaging documentary on the struggle of the poor coffee farmer contrasted with the cockiness of the Barista and the wealth of the Latte drinker. This is ... read more »
  
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- - HowieP
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 13 Mar 2011 at 01:43
- - 3
  - 0
  The west still getting away with it.
  
  Great eye opener to anyone new to this type of documentary. Makes me livid. We pillage resources from third world countries and appease our guilt by sending the... read more »
  
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- - NeilSwift
  - 45 reviews
  - Chorley, Lancs.
  - 30 Dec 2010 at 23:07
- - 1
  - 0
  Excellent documentary
  
  A sobering but never depressing documentary, a must-see.
  
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- - Toomanymovies
  - 2 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 07 Feb 2010 at 22:44
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  - 1
  Black Gold (2006)
  
  I felt so angry after watching this film I wanted to go out and do something about it! The injustices exposed in the global trade system are done with breath-... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 04 Nov 2009 at 16:31
- - 0
  - 1
  If you didnt know before.. get to know now!!!
  
  We should all be more aware of the impact a cup of coffee really makes.... it is the same old story .. FAT CATS get the CREAM and take advantage of the poor ... read more »
  
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- - lollypie75
  - 119 reviews
  - Harlow
  - 24 Jul 2009 at 09:24
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  - 0
  Black Gold
  
  This is one of the most touching films I have seen. It really brought home how important fair trade is. We are drinking our cups of coffee in Starbucks and ... read more »
  
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- - lauraslaur
  - 6 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 24 Apr 2009 at 09:34
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  Black Gold
  
  Interesting subject matter but woefully under budget with a presenter who was not charismatic some stunts like michael moore does would have helped
  
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- - a customer
  - Whitstable
  - 04 Mar 2009 at 15:48
- - 0
  - 0
  A modest film about modest aspirations
  
  This documentary is a must. It explores the injustices in world trade whilst telling the story of Tadesse Meskela's crusade to enable Ethiopian coffee ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 22 Oct 2008 at 21:05
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  black gold
  
  Strongly recommend this film. It has a god storyline and character based. Well worth renting
  
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- - jingles
  - 39 reviews
  - Hull
  - 02 Oct 2008 at 15:00
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- - 80
  - 3
  Wake up and smell the coffee
  
  Although a documentary, Black Gold is as gripping as a thriller. It lifts the lid on something that we take for granted – a cup of coffee. It’s not ... read more »
  
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- 447751
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  - Ni Miller
  - London, England
  - 07 Jun 2007 at 18:54
- - 7
  - 1
  A bit of conscience with your coffee
  
  If you have ever wondered why you should buy Fair Trade coffee, this excellent film reveals all.
  
  It is extremely well made and is a captivating story... read more »
  
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- - Ed Butcher
  - Finsbury Park, North London
  - 05 Nov 2007 at 18:16
- - 6
  - 1
  the best
  
  a musti only gave it 5 stars but it is a 10 star you must watch it
  
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- - scorpion
  - 538 reviews
  - Mexborough
  - 11 Nov 2007 at 19:12
- - 5
  - 0
  Factual, superb documentary...must see
  
  Informative, moving and thought proviking. What a shocking contrast shown between the nobs drinking and selling their coffee and the ethiopian workers slaving ... read more »
  
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- - Lisa
  - N Wales
  - 13 Mar 2008 at 22:19
- - 3
  - 0
  The west still getting away with it.
  
  Great eye opener to anyone new to this type of documentary. Makes me livid. We pillage resources from third world countries and appease our guilt by sending the... read more »
  
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- 949784
- - NeilSwift
  - 45 reviews
  - Chorley, Lancs.
  - 30 Dec 2010 at 23:07
- - 2
  - 0
  Excellent film
  
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  I thought I knew about fairtrade, but this both educated me and inspired me to investigate the so called free global trade market for myself.
  
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- - PeleO
  - 66 reviews
  - London, England
  - 12 Dec 2007 at 20:07
- - 1
  - 0
  Superb Documentary
  
  I felt so angry after watching this film I wanted to go out and do something about it! The injustices exposed in the global trade system are done with breath-... read more »
  
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- 512477
- - a customer
  - Brighton
  - 13 Jan 2008 at 17:38
- - 1
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  Excellent documentary
  
  A sobering but never depressing documentary, a must-see.
  
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- 858912
- - Toomanymovies
  - 2 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 07 Feb 2010 at 22:44
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  Black Gold
  
  Everyone should see this movie, just to see the exploitation that most, if not all coffee farmers, have to go through. This film demonstrates just how fixed ... read more »
  
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- - Clive Chilvers
  - Exeter
  - 10 Dec 2007 at 14:53
- - 0
  - 0
  very informative
  
  if l wasnt already a fair trade consumer, l would be after this movie....would recommend to anyone wanting to know why buy fair trade, and wanting to know where... read more »
  
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- 532586
- - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Feb 2008 at 19:21

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- 258527
- - Time Out New York
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:33
- Everyone should see it
- 258526
- - The Daily Mirror
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:33

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