Movies About Diamonds In Africa

From Malik Bendjelloul, starring Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Rated PG-13

Searching for Sugar Man is a 2012 documentary directed by Malik Bendjelloul about a forgotten musician, Sixto Rodriguez, and his strange and remarkable story of being discovered in the late 1990s by two South African fans. Exploring the mystery around Rodriguez's disappearance, the film follows two South African fans, Stephen "Sugar" Segerman and Craig Bartholomew-Strydom, as they search the world for any information they can find about the musician. Through interviews with Rodriguez's fans, friends, and family, the documentary reveals the incredible story of how Rodriguez's music inspired South Africa and changed the country's cultural landscape without him even knowing it. It also shows how his newfound fame has impacted his life, as well as the lives of those who discovered him.

From Edward Zwick, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers
Rated R

Blood Diamond is a 2006 American crime thriller film directed by Edward Zwick and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, and Djimon Hounsou. The story is set in Sierra Leone during the civil war in 1999 and revolves around a fisherman, Solomon Vandy (Hounsou), who finds a priceless pink diamond. He is then coerced into helping Danny Archer (DiCaprio), an ex-mercenary from Zimbabwe, to recover the diamond in exchange for finding his family. Along the way, they are joined by Maddy Bowen (Connelly), an American journalist whose goal is to expose the diamond trade and its connection to the war. The trio must face tremendous odds as they venture through rebel-controlled territory to find the diamond. Along the way, they discover the power of the diamond industry and how it has been used to fund and perpetrate the civil war in Sierra Leone. They must also confront the moral dilemma of profiting from a diamond found in the midst of such terrible suffering. Ultimately, their journey brings justice and hope to a country that has been torn apart by conflict.

From Neill Blomkamp, starring Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt
Rated R

District 9 tells the story of an extraterrestrial race, forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth, who slowly begin to rise up against their human oppressors. The film follows a bureaucrat named Wikus, who is tasked with leading a forced relocation of the aliens. As Wikus begins to understand the reality of the situation, he finds himself becoming increasingly involved in the aliens’ plight. The film paints a vivid picture of a not-so-distant future in which xenophobia and racism are still prevalent, and shows how our actions can lead to dire consequences. Ultimately, the film is a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of human prejudice and ignorance.

From Jamie Uys, starring N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey
Rated PG

From Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Rated PG-13

From Gavin Hood, starring Presley Chweneyagae, Mothusi Magano, Israel Matseke-Zulu, Terry Pheto
Rated R

From Justin Chadwick, starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto, Robert Hobbs
Rated PG-13

From Ken Loach, starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Roger Allam, Gary Maitland
Rated R

From Darrell Roodt, starring Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Vusi Kunene, Charles S. Dutton
Rated PG-13

From Jann Turner, starring Kenneth Nkosi, Rapulana Seiphemo, Jodie Whittaker, Zandile Msutwana
Rated PG-13