NEW: VIRTUAL SCREENINGS (FOR THE COVID-19 ERA)
MININGWATCH CANADA presents
Virtual Screening + Roundtable Discussion
The glitter and the shadow of gold in BC and the North
The Shadow of Gold online screening
streaming starts Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 8am PDT
Roundtable Discussion with Public Q&A
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 2pm PDT
Many more virtual screenings planned for Canada, the U.K. and the U.S!
DOCUMENTARY (2019)
The Shadow of Gold is a global investigation of the ultimate talisman of wealth, beauty and power. Filmed in China, Peru, Canada, the U.S., London, Dubai, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Shadow of Gold reveals the impact of gold mining and the gold trade on our economy, environment and conflicts. Watch to discover what our lust for gold costs. And who pays the price. MORE
The Shadow of Gold is a film by Denis Delestrac, Robert Lang and Sally Blake, written by Allen Booth and Denis Delestrac. An international Canada-France coproduction, the film is produced by Robert Lang (Kensington Communications, Canada) and Sally Blake (Films à Cinq and CAPA Presse, France).
SCREENINGS AND BROADCASTS
SCREENINGS OF THE FEATURE FILM
On Friday, February 22nd 2019, Toronto’s 600 seat Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema was full to capacity for the World Premiere of The Shadow of Gold. Much of the appreciative audience stayed for the lively panel discussion after the film. More screenings followed in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, London, New York and Chicago. For details and to book a screening, visit our SCREENINGS PAGE.
TELEVISION BROADCASTS OF THE TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY
The Shadow of Gold had its television premiere in Europe on Arte (February 12, 2019) and SVT Sweden soon after. It premiered in North America on TVO March 13, 2019. For exact times and more viewing opportunities visit our BROADCASTS PAGE.