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 – an international Canada-France coproduction by producers Robert Lang (Kensington Communications) and Sally Blake (Films à Cinq).
SCREENINGS: FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
The Shadow of Gold will screen in several cities in North America.
WORLD PREMIERE
TORONTO
Friday, February 22nd, 2019, 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
SCREENINGS
OTTAWA
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019, 6pm
Mayfair Theatre
CALGARY
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, 6:30pm
Globe Cinema
More screenings TBA
All screenings will include after-screening discussion and Q&A, during which concrete actions will be considered and follow-up encouraged.
BROADCASTS: TWO-PART TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY
The Shadow of Gold two-part documentary (with expanded content) will premiere on TVO and ARTE France, with broadcasts to follow on SVT (Sweden), Canal D, and Knowledge Network (BC).
CONFIRMED BROADCAST DATES/TIMES
TVO
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019, 9 pm
Both episodes will broadcast back-to-back: Episode 1 at 9pm, Episode 2 at 10pm.
Repeats Saturday, March 16th at 9 pm, Sunday, March 17 at 10 pm
Canal D
Thursday, March 28th, 2019, 10 pm
Both episodes will broadcast back-to-back: Episode 1 at 10 pm, Episode 2 at 11 pm.
Repeats the following Friday starting at 2 am, Sunday at 9 pm and Tuesday at 10 am.