




“a very important film that should be seen”
David Suzuki
“the human stories resonate”
Mark Hanson, In the Seats
“an ambitious exploration of a metal that still fascinates the world”
Thomas Walkom, Toronto Star
“important stories about how we are all globally connected to gold”
Nuskmata Mack
First Nations Women Advocating Responsible Mining
Do you know where the gold in your ring comes from?
Do you know where the gold in your ring comes from?
Do you know where the gold in your ring comes from?
Calling all Educators
Coming April 21, 2021: Don't miss the Free Screening and Panel Discussion for Earth Week featuring The Shadow of Gold documentary film hosted in partnership with MiningWatch Canada and Green Teacher.
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MORE VIRTUAL SCREENINGS (SPRING 2021)
We're screening virtually (for the COVID-19 era). To find out more and watch post-screening discussions, visit our
SCREENINGS PAGE
EDUCATIONAL EDITION
We are pleased to announce the release of a new Educational Edition including an Educator's Guide.
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Our virtual screenings are presented IN ASSOCIATION WITH MiningWatch Canada
and SUPPORTed by Patagonia, The McLean Foundation, THE ECHO FOUNDATION
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). It was produced in association with TVO (Canada) and Arte 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 France (February 12, 2019) and soon after on SVT Sweden. It premiered in North America on TVO March 13, 2019. For current viewing opportunities visit our BROADCASTS PAGE.