Just What's A Canker Sore
9 years ago
Saturday, January 20, 2007
I saw this movie last night with some friends. Talk about intense! I wasn't aware of the huge issue surrounding conflict-diamonds. It was very eye opening. "Blood Diamond" is very educational and moving ala "Hotel Rwanda". I definitely suggest that people see this film. It really shows what life is actually like in parts of Africa. But it's not a film for the weak! It amazing how we don't hear about this kind of thing on the news, we become so complacent about how so many people live day to day. Makes you question Australia's refugee policies. How can people treat each other in such a way? The lead character from Sierra Leone (played by Djimon Hounsou) says something like "I can understand how people can come in and treat us the way they do, but what I can't understand is how we can do it to each other". It really is unbelievable what people are capable of doing to each other. I hate to think what I would be capable of in such a situation. Powerful film.
This is a refugee camp in Guinea. The conditions these refugees live in is incredible.
I really hope people pay attention to the message of this movie, and not just think it's interesting or a good film. Why do we live in such ignorance? Why do some things get reported and others not? Do we not care about of fellow humans in Africa?
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Ludi: great point. I'm always interested to hear how people I know will spend a 6 months worth of their salary on a diamond ring... and not even blink. They don't think about where the diamond came from, and they wouldn't even think to ask.
Anon: If you're not going to be constructive and attack me, then don't comment at all. I'm trying to initiate discussion and talk about an important issue that will hopefully follow on to action and create awareness. I'm am not here to attack people or be attacked.
besides, how are issues like that supposed to be made aware of without discussion and people spreading the word?
I'm interested in seeing this film, have been for a little while now. Might make some time on the weekend i think.