Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2023
  • This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.
    Join Idris Elba on a global journey that traces the human story of gold-and discover why the element’s contributions remain crucial to our evolution.
    About World Gold Council
    We're the global experts on gold. The content we post here ranges from investment insights and market trends, to responsible gold mining and gold's many uses in our world.

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  • @franciskinuthia
    @franciskinuthia Před 6 měsíci +690

    Watched this as an African and I felt a pierce in my heart. The documentary is beautiful, that is not a doubt. But it sheds so much information on how Africa is so rich, yet it benefits the least from all its resources. Half of this documentary is in Africa. Some of the places that had (in the past) gold e.g San Francisco are so developed right now, but all gold-rich sources in Africa are still struggling to even have power, healthcare, and education. Colonialists taught us so many things like religion, social interaction, their culture, but not good governance; and Africa is bleeding and being milked of all its minerals and resources for way less than it deserves. The South African gold mined in the 80's are probably sitting in colonial vaults right now, backing their economy. I couldn't help but feel sorry for our motherland. An informative and eye-opening film Idris.

    • @unforgettablerandomtv6446
      @unforgettablerandomtv6446 Před 6 měsíci +39

      You said it all 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @chrisguerra5766
      @chrisguerra5766 Před 6 měsíci

      Why ? Idi Amin,seseko,Mubarak,kadafi ,mugabe,bedel Bokassa etc don’t know what is right and what is wrong that’s why they corrupted and brutalized their own people?

    • @sunshinem3958
      @sunshinem3958 Před 6 měsíci +32

      You being from africa, dont they force the children into mining it, like the diamonds ?

    • @tracynorris5012
      @tracynorris5012 Před 6 měsíci +12

      You're exactly right. Thank you 😊

    • @lunarose1066
      @lunarose1066 Před 6 měsíci +41

      People that want to exploit you will not teach you anything that is valuable to know. You can see the results now, what did you learn?! There is still gold. So, stop worrying about what others did not teach you. Correct the problems. Don't depend on anyone else. Understand your own value!

  • @keeepmovingforward
    @keeepmovingforward Před 6 měsíci +462

    I clicked this through an ad and couldn’t stop watching. Am I the only one?

  • @dinothegonzo
    @dinothegonzo Před 3 měsíci +302

    What a marvelous piece of mockumentary this is! I love how Idris Elba's unbelievable and contractually obligated performance brings soulless performance to an elevated degree! This puts the "Crying Indian" ad by Keep America Beautiful to shame as probably the best greenwashing effort to date. Thank you, Idris Elba and the team who made this!
    Sincerely,
    A resident of a country where OceanaGold was known to commit arson, harassment and displacement of local residents, and illegal demolition

    • @paulyjones3966
      @paulyjones3966 Před 3 měsíci +16

      Geez , would ya like a tissue

    • @doracotterell2863
      @doracotterell2863 Před 3 měsíci +35

      @@paulyjones3966- You don’t live with the misery of those in grinding perpetual deep poverty. I have.
      I will never forget the stench of it.

    • @Honeythanggg
      @Honeythanggg Před 3 měsíci +7

      Thank you!!!

    • @JustinS236
      @JustinS236 Před 2 měsíci +11

      Lol, came to the comments seeing if anyone else saw through this. I haven't looked into the background yet but just framing of everything set off my bullshit meter. Gotta be an industry group or something. They walked right past examining the environmental impact, straight to the fix...what a choke job.

    • @28lobster28
      @28lobster28 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Literally funded by the world gold council. Straight propaganda in favor of their customers, the world's 15 largest gold mining companies@@JustinS236

  • @sophie1682
    @sophie1682 Před 3 měsíci +64

    I love how you can really SEE the light behind his eyes extinguish itself when he describes the colonial, racist, environmental catastrophe that is gold mining as a 'romantic relationship with ups and downs'.

  • @reagaright
    @reagaright Před 6 měsíci +306

    I enjoyed this documentary about the history of gold mining, but I was disappointed that it didn't talk about the most important issue facing Ghana's gold mining industry: the damage it's doing to our water and forests.
    The sharp contrast between the developed countries and Ghana is a stark reminder of our corrupt leaders and how they are mismanaging our natural resources. But overall, I learned a lot from this documentary

    • @tracynorris5012
      @tracynorris5012 Před 6 měsíci +14

      Yes, you're exactly right! Thank you for speaking the truth for the people. It's a crying shame that greed takes presidence over the Indigenous peoples there and the whole world over. Heartbreaking! Sending love and prayers to you and all the oppressed people in the world. Thank you and God bless you 🙏🙏🙏❤ from Georgia USA 🇺🇸

    • @kimberley1235
      @kimberley1235 Před 5 měsíci +3

      😢... I thought that hydro power and solar power were renewable.

    • @ariamason9324
      @ariamason9324 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Yup. When I saw the pomp and pagentry for the Ashanti king it saddened me. They bow before a mortal man that allows them to eat his crumbs.

    • @BIGTHANKSHEESH
      @BIGTHANKSHEESH Před 4 měsíci +7

      ​@@ariamason9324 if you American I hear you. If you British we gonna have a problem

    • @dashikimeclothing2908
      @dashikimeclothing2908 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@ariamason9324hello Sir, please do some research. The Asantehene doesn’t own and control the gold in Ghana. The gold mined in Ghana is managed by the Government of Ghana. The gold he’s wearing has been passed on for generations. If he sells all that gold, it won’t even match the amount of gold mined a day in Ghana.
      He’s actually a great King, and we respect him. We Asantes have a tradition that we honor.

  • @jefferynelson7283
    @jefferynelson7283 Před 6 měsíci +171

    Ghana 🇬🇭 is gold . The leaders must develop the country with the natural resources they wield in their soil. I’m excited to watch this documentary as a Geophysicist. Kudos Idris 👍🏿

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Před 6 měsíci +14

      Yes Ghana is gold but unfortunately poor management. Nice to see you re a Geophysicist...Are you based in Ghana?

    • @JustAThought155
      @JustAThought155 Před 5 měsíci +8

      I was in Ghana and told the people I met that they need to TAKE BACK THEIR LAND! I am now reading the same response 22 years after my visit there. Sad.

    • @controller8927
      @controller8927 Před 5 měsíci

      The mineral resources has been sold to western world, with huge number of years on them by our leaders

    • @FindaYamba-vr8kb
      @FindaYamba-vr8kb Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@kojojampa@ayry

    • @victorsung1984
      @victorsung1984 Před 5 měsíci +5

      ​@@kojojampa😮😢😢😢🎉 5:09

  • @JudeJaradat
    @JudeJaradat Před 4 měsíci +37

    Wow , we got a whole 1 hour movie for free , the production is spectacular. Also I see Idris Elba , I click immediately , one of the most talented people ever.

    • @Zombie__Homegirl
      @Zombie__Homegirl Před 4 měsíci +6

      Idris is the perfect dude to describe gold because of his majestic voice

    • @bobhill3941
      @bobhill3941 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@Zombie__HomegirlI was thinking the same thing.

    • @bobhill3941
      @bobhill3941 Před 4 měsíci

      Beautifully said, after seeing the advertised randomly, I instantly fell in love and was happy I got to see it easily and for free❤

    • @user-ks117
      @user-ks117 Před 4 měsíci

      😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @antonynjoroge3339
      @antonynjoroge3339 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Can't believe i watched whole of it😅 😅 this guy is super talented ❤

  • @itish_quit
    @itish_quit Před 4 měsíci +5

    The first time I saw idris in kumasi (Ghana) so he was here for an important business ? Oh boy

  • @blaqLion
    @blaqLion Před 4 měsíci +4

    As a Jamaican raised in DMV areas, DC I'm living. Most Caribbean roots from Ghana, Ashanti kingdom, I have had a chance to go to Ghana, I witnessed the NANA OTUMFO's celebration. It was a beautiful culture and I won't ever and ever forget in my life, I'm building 35 units apartments for rent in Kumasi. I really love Ghana and then entire African continent. Long live MAMA AFRICA and her children around the world 🌍🤜🏿🤛🏿

  • @ernesttwumnyarko7157
    @ernesttwumnyarko7157 Před 6 měsíci +32

    When you come here in 2090 know we binged on this amazing documentary ......Damn this is engaging.....🇬🇭 land of Gold

    • @kompila
      @kompila Před 6 měsíci +5

      End of time 🙂

    • @bgodfrey2458
      @bgodfrey2458 Před 4 měsíci +2

      And you have blown my mind, you are truly a master of 2090

    • @ernesttwumnyarko7157
      @ernesttwumnyarko7157 Před 4 měsíci

      @@bgodfrey2458 haha.....Happy you have noticed....

  • @nelson.asmani_music
    @nelson.asmani_music Před 4 měsíci +44

    I wonder how Gold trade has prospered the UK so much than African countries and communities like Tarkwa in Ghana where Gold and other mineral like manganese has been mined for over a 100years. Can you do a documentary on this subject as well please.

    • @xhdata
      @xhdata Před 2 měsíci +2

      Prospered? 😂

    • @bookofkatherine
      @bookofkatherine Před 2 měsíci +4

      It is pretty simple. The UK offered the chief of each tribe the support of each ruler with munitions in exchange for a deed to the mines as well as a cut of the profits. No one said no worldwide 100 years ago.

    • @70sHollyDay
      @70sHollyDay Před měsícem +3

      Yeah this video is complete propaganda it looks like

    • @carolyevouet
      @carolyevouet Před měsícem

      @@xhdatamom mom lI

    • @louisianacookingwithkay
      @louisianacookingwithkay Před měsícem

      ​@@xhdata
      Right!! 🎯 SMMFH 👎🏾🤦🏾‍♀️😔

  • @haiyaliu9695
    @haiyaliu9695 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Open my eyes to see a new world of gold. It means a lot not only wealth

  • @user-gl9lq9gr6y
    @user-gl9lq9gr6y Před 6 měsíci +111

    This won’t be thought in most schools in Africa especially where I come from Ghana.But thankfully,I woke up this morning to learn about one of the most valuable resources (Gold) we have.It’s history and the impacts it has on our cultures and the world.Thank you to Idris Elba and his team on this powerful documentary.

  • @adehye3fie622
    @adehye3fie622 Před 6 měsíci +125

    Great documentary! I was quite disappointed about not going deeper on how some of these gold mines has caused great damage to our environment. Especially in Ghana 🇬🇭 where illegal miners, embarked by some government officials and even some traditional rulers destroying our water bodies therefore making unsafe for consumption and environmental degradation . I believe other African countries are also facing similar problems.

    • @unclephilwisdom
      @unclephilwisdom Před 5 měsíci +4

      Likewise in Kongo.

    • @ShriBalaji
      @ShriBalaji Před 5 měsíci +4

      0:10 ttu

    • @maricafaukovic1137
      @maricafaukovic1137 Před 5 měsíci

      Corruption & collusion on the part of the national governments of the countries who resources are "for sale"

    • @ggk9828
      @ggk9828 Před 5 měsíci

      Its sponsored by gold council.they arent going to be striving for a balanced reporting. its only going to be in praise of gold.

    • @nonyemabena5859
      @nonyemabena5859 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes, sir !!!

  • @user-rq2eg5pi3n
    @user-rq2eg5pi3n Před 2 měsíci +2

    I have just fallen out of love with Idris. Wow😢

  • @djouldefulani5664
    @djouldefulani5664 Před měsícem +2

    This is a very briliant doc Mr Idris, but as for England you did not show your mining sites

  • @fatimajavaid211
    @fatimajavaid211 Před 6 měsíci +23

    "Gold is tested with fire, and the believer is tested with trials."
    A brother is like gold and a friend is like diamond. If gold cracks you can melt it and make it just like it was before. If a diamond cracks, it can never be like it was before.
    Imam Ali (AS
    Nice , informative documentary

    • @najmu49
      @najmu49 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for these attributed words of wisdom.
      Note : diamond and coal are related

    • @glennoc8585
      @glennoc8585 Před 5 měsíci

      But a diamond doesn't crack

  • @Realpapis
    @Realpapis Před 6 měsíci +10

    The reason why I will never leave Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 gold 💪🏿

  • @jjtruelove119
    @jjtruelove119 Před 2 měsíci +35

    Respect to your humility Idris infront of the king. You might be world famous but you were humble before an African king and you must be admired for that

  • @dorothypenn421
    @dorothypenn421 Před dnem

    Great and telling, sad too. For to see the people suffering, though there have been gold mined from their ccountries, like the Congo, Ghana and Johannesburg; yet the United Kingdom has millios of bars of gold in their reserve; something is very much wrong with that picture. Thanks, Mr. Albi.

  • @tlhophobonistimela7687
    @tlhophobonistimela7687 Před 6 měsíci +79

    As a Geologist, it's awesome to see such documentaries that bring awareness on the mineral value chain

    • @worldgoldcouncil
      @worldgoldcouncil  Před 6 měsíci +8

      Thanks for commenting - we're glad you enjoyed it!

    • @dspottedeagle5190
      @dspottedeagle5190 Před 6 měsíci +3

      As a gynecologist, I concur.

    • @dianemcadoo4886
      @dianemcadoo4886 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@dspottedeagle5190e😢😢😢
      No 😢

    • @javiersilva1577
      @javiersilva1577 Před 3 měsíci +1

      How can is be a good documentary on the mineral value chain, when it doesn’t over the exploitation, slave labor, and robbery that permeates this entire industry?

  • @otengkofi7358
    @otengkofi7358 Před 6 měsíci +72

    This is Beautifully done Sir. And seeing my country Ghana🇬🇭 portrayed in the way that you did, is quiet respectful. Thank you.

    • @evanzygerrard1215
      @evanzygerrard1215 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Nothing special Abt the impact of gold in Ghana

    • @dancingmango143
      @dancingmango143 Před 4 měsíci +4

      I believe Idris is half Ghanaian himself. His mother is Ghanaian.

    • @dubuyajay9964
      @dubuyajay9964 Před 4 měsíci +1

      You doing ok?

    • @Add_Account485
      @Add_Account485 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@evanzygerrard1215what do you mean "nothing special about gold in Ghana? .
      I don't understand.. what's the problem or why U think that.

    • @New.Horizon5
      @New.Horizon5 Před 8 dny

      ​@@dancingmango143He is, he said.

  • @warren1078
    @warren1078 Před 3 měsíci +27

    Wow thanks world gold forum for your unbiased definitely not propaganda documentary. I’ll be sure to buy more gold now!

  • @meneedmorebrain
    @meneedmorebrain Před 2 měsíci +3

    Sooo, i watched all of the film interpretations of rhe story and love them all in their own regard.
    What is interesting is that,especially on this one is, that a lot of people behave like the aliens in the story, 100% disregarding any other impression than their very own limited personal view,compelety revitalizing the aliens prejudice and speciesm that the whole story is about.
    To them, this scenic interpretation is simply "meat".
    Awesome .

  • @andrewjpalla
    @andrewjpalla Před 4 měsíci +11

    I've recently discovered my love for gold. It's a tragedy that my country has so little to show for its natural prosperity. South Africa was a top producer, not only of gold, but the biggest diamonds in the world.
    We want the queens jewels repatriated. We will never forget.

    • @Zoomer_Analysis
      @Zoomer_Analysis Před 4 měsíci +3

      But even if Europeans never went there, you wouldn’t have those diamonds. It was EUROPEANS who cultivated the land, not you.

    • @hansonagbomedarho
      @hansonagbomedarho Před 4 měsíci

      ​@Zoomer_Analysis what do you mean. They have it it's in their land. The europeans are invaders

  • @akuwiyadzeclifford5817
    @akuwiyadzeclifford5817 Před 6 měsíci +86

    Great documentary. Packed with information.
    The only thing "lacking" is the writers choice to not highlight the devastation that this "precious" mineral has wrought. The negative Environmental impact on mining communities and conflicts that has led to the senseless loss of human life. 😢

    • @oversharingturtle4462
      @oversharingturtle4462 Před 5 měsíci +8

      THIS!! It really is an ignorant characterisation to not engage with the consequences, even to this day

    • @brianbenson9736
      @brianbenson9736 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Although this precious metal has brought a lot of misery over the past centuries; it's value today in manufacturing, especially in high tech applications far outweighs the harm. Modern mining techniques that were developed at a human cost over the past century have mostly eliminated the risk to the communities that depend on the mining for a source of income. It's all well and good to enjoy your electronics and EVs yet discount the efforts that it took to safely deliver an essential element in their manufacturing. If there's an issue with safety, it's with the people who oversee the mines, not the technology or the element.

    • @akuwiyadzeclifford5817
      @akuwiyadzeclifford5817 Před 5 měsíci +17

      @@brianbenson9736 my dear brother, I disagree strongly with your assertion. Nothing 'far outweighs' the senseless waste of human lives. (I will take wild guess and say you haven't lived in war torn country).
      It behoves the companies who make use of these minerals to ensure that they are sourced in a humane manner that does not come at a cost to humans and the environment. With the net profits they post annually, they can ensure that conflict minerals are a thing of the past. Au contraire, it appears that multinationals prefer countries embroiled in chaos because they can get the minerals "cheaper". Even the globally touted Kimberly Process has been a massive failure in recent times (in my opinion).
      To dream of a world where indegenes are not slaughtered for what is underneath the soil they cultivate should not be farfetched. (I continue to dream)❤️.

    • @vanettp2491
      @vanettp2491 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes so true 😢

    • @TuphaniKumar-kb3ot
      @TuphaniKumar-kb3ot Před 5 měsíci +1

  • @nathnaeltesfaye2332
    @nathnaeltesfaye2332 Před 2 měsíci +22

    Little did i know, the largest piece of gold is Idris Elba himself. Thank you for this amazing docu

  • @irieneophyte7539
    @irieneophyte7539 Před měsícem +18

    Lightweight historical perspective, shallow exploration of how gold fever and greed has devastated many and benefitted very few

  • @Moonhachi
    @Moonhachi Před 4 měsíci +6

    Alba🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
    I was happy to see the event
    That is what culture and tradition really looks like (16:00)

  • @kdccmb
    @kdccmb Před 4 měsíci +4

    My oldest maternal uncle was originally a self taught uranium miner. He patented the first under water shotgun for sharks & loved the oceans & Earth. He established a sea turtle preserve in Belize many years ago. He became the chief environmental engineer of Fluor. He worked with mining & power plant construction worldwide. He also held patents on gold extraction & mining processes. We have a picture of him holding an enourmous block of gold weighing 80 pounds. He is straining while grinning ear to ear.
    We still extract gold & diamonds from several sources using a variety of techniques. It's thrilling & fun.

  • @HarmonySoldier-mg7sw
    @HarmonySoldier-mg7sw Před měsícem +4

    Gold. I have mixed feelings about our human nature after watching this. Thanks for showing the journey from rock to wrist. Also it has generated a desire to travel in me. How everybody lives differently around the globe cheers mate

  • @jinglebell9107
    @jinglebell9107 Před měsícem

    Africa's one of the world biggest producer of gold been mining for decades, and yet one of the poorest. Hope you include it in your story.

  • @audreyquaye4095
    @audreyquaye4095 Před 6 měsíci +23

    I used to work for PKF and audited the Bank of Ghana! There are very few people on Planet Earth who have handled a Gold bar! I happen to be one of them! 😊

    • @goerealtors
      @goerealtors Před 4 měsíci +2

      Amazing

    • @louisianacookingwithkay
      @louisianacookingwithkay Před měsícem

      That's pretty freaking awesome, Audrey. 👍🏾

    • @theweekendman7156
      @theweekendman7156 Před měsícem

      Hahahahah....funny enough and luckily I got to hold a bar just two days ago at the Asante golf mines in bibiani in the western north region of ghana

  • @loboplateadostacker
    @loboplateadostacker Před 6 měsíci +86

    As we speak, the spot price of a Troy ounce of gold reaches all time highs in Japanese Yen, Korean Won, British Pound, Kiwi Dollar, Aussie Dollar, the Euro. The Swiss Franc and the world reserve currency, US Dollar, are also inching to all time lows against gold in these times of global economic turmoil and war. Very nice docu, Idris made a wonderful guide.

    • @DiandraStarShine
      @DiandraStarShine Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@naftauroon85 yes, so well done.👍
      I was born in San Francisco, moved back to the Bay Area few years ago & wow, thought I already knew basically all there was to know about the Sierra Nevada 1800's gold rush, $5 fruit pies & all - but apparently *not so.* many thanks to the World Gold Council *and* the host-narrator for taking me back to school.🏫🙋🏾‍♀

    • @davidscagell705
      @davidscagell705 Před 4 měsíci

      😊😊😊

  • @adz754
    @adz754 Před 2 měsíci

    I gotta hand it to the soundtracks are amazing got some of the most interesting sounds I’d happily sit thru a full album back to back. Now, where to find it?! 😂

  • @user-od2bb2if9u
    @user-od2bb2if9u Před 2 měsíci +5

    I enjoyed the documentary and leaned the many ways gold is being used. I also loved the way is was narrated. Idris did a fantastic job.

  • @ellebourne
    @ellebourne Před 6 měsíci +67

    Very well done 👏🏽.
    Would have also loved for this to tie early European interest of West Africa to the allure of gold mines in the empire of Mali. This is what drew Europeans to the Gold Coast (Ghana).

    • @michaelpatino2635
      @michaelpatino2635 Před 4 měsíci

      Cs

    • @six-gun
      @six-gun Před 4 měsíci +2

      Would have loved for them to mention that the Asante Empire was based on slavery.

    • @dashikimeclothing2908
      @dashikimeclothing2908 Před 3 měsíci

      @@six-gunThat’s not a fair way to judge the Asante Kingdom because Asantes don’t even live on the coast, and didn’t have first contact with the European slave traders. The blame should be on those tribes that were on the coast that allowed slavery to grow. Asantes did what they needed to do for survival. They either sell others or be sold. Infact, Asantes are the only tribe that opposed and fought against the European slave traders. The other tribes united with the British to fight Asantes.

  • @edengatevirtuallounge9287
    @edengatevirtuallounge9287 Před 6 měsíci +28

    one thing that strikes very hard is the commitment of one mining company to retun the site back to nature and they have done that in an incredible way. Very powerful example worth emulating

    • @sotokijiji2759
      @sotokijiji2759 Před 4 měsíci

      Why hasn’t Idris Ilba posted this incredible documentary about Gold on his Instagram account ?????

    • @mikegore5840
      @mikegore5840 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Country's mandate they do it. If they were left to their own devices who knows, you would hope they would do the right thing.

    • @JoyOfTacos
      @JoyOfTacos Před 3 měsíci

      ⁠@@mikegore5840they are left to their own devices in most of the world, and it’s turned out exactly as expected. Toxic pit lakes are everywhere, and it even just requiring they put up a fence and a locked gate used to be considered a radical and progressive stance to take.

    • @UnitedLoyalist
      @UnitedLoyalist Před měsícem

      After displacing 100's of 1000's of people illegally and forcefully.
      Yeah big up to them

  • @susanrichardson631
    @susanrichardson631 Před 4 měsíci

    Wish you had gone deeper and more in depth on the damage that gold has brought along with its benefits . But still, your voice is mesmerizing and you are the perfect narrator for this documentary.

  • @user-jy2he4vl4n
    @user-jy2he4vl4n Před 12 dny

    Very interesting documentary. Idris thanks so much. You can see from the documentary every place in the western world where gold was discovered in California and the rest are well developed but all the areas in Africa where gold is discovered are still backward struggling to develop because of the suppression from our colonial Masters

  • @frantyi6424
    @frantyi6424 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Now it’s time for you to do the one on Diamond’s😉💯‼️

  • @miimosa679
    @miimosa679 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Enjoyed it very much... especially the African piece. It seemed to mean the most... like it's part of them. Regarding the Iranian jeweler that rappers use... I always found it weird they'd spend that money outside of their community... makes little sense to me. Also, the gold chain thing is a reference to Mr. T who stated he wore as an expression/homage to the enslaved ancestors who hard and brutal metal chains by colonizers and enslavers. I believe this is why they, rappers, wore the chains... now... it means nothing to them.

  • @aminuabubakaradeyemi8797
    @aminuabubakaradeyemi8797 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Gold story is not complete by not mentioning the richest man to ever lived, Mensa Musa, the Mali empire.
    As a student of natural science, geologist to be precise. This video is really an educational and fascinating. Which I really appreciate Mr Idris Elba❤. Hoping to see more videos on gemstones and other valuable metals, thanks 😊

  • @constancevigilance8696
    @constancevigilance8696 Před 23 dny +3

    I noticed him first at Prometheus. And I liked him immidiately. What a charismatic charakter. And since I followed him. He is incredible good looking and sympathetic. And I always hope that the private guy is a bit like his roles. I know that is stupid, but in his case... maybe it's true.😂❤

  • @jenniferjuniper12
    @jenniferjuniper12 Před 6 měsíci +95

    This was incredible to watch, thank you. Love Idris Elba 🥰 Africa should be far wealthier than it is

    • @anettestache91
      @anettestache91 Před 5 měsíci +16

      Having raw materials does not make you rich. That's a good starting point. You need education, management and a good policy that offers trade and fair working conditions.

    • @jaiyabyrd4177
      @jaiyabyrd4177 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@anettestache91
      You forgot about the European thieves who bamboozled ancient Natives in the Americas and in Sub-Saharan Africa as well.
      with the exception of Egypt and just a few more African Nations

    • @saab2906
      @saab2906 Před 5 měsíci +6

      The powers at be won’t let the above happen we all know this already unfortunately

    • @leonormunoz854
      @leonormunoz854 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@saab2906😅

    • @violetcarson5532
      @violetcarson5532 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes it should

  • @verncooke3139
    @verncooke3139 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Very well done! It reminded me of that old 1979 or 1980 National Geographic TV special, "Gold".

  • @barbarareece8610
    @barbarareece8610 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us with claustrophobia on this wild and informative journey , Idris Alba you are special ❤❤

    • @Propellerkyylik
      @Propellerkyylik Před 2 měsíci +1

      you have no idea who benefits from this gold and how its a mockumentary no?

  • @ADHD55
    @ADHD55 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Idris elba is such a great actor from phantom liberty to this documentary well done

    • @user-fd7ju5sb6b
      @user-fd7ju5sb6b Před měsícem

      Look up his 2023 Crystal Award.
      His soul is cheap

  • @yokotastrong3902
    @yokotastrong3902 Před 6 měsíci +83

    This documentary is so well done!! Thank you for sharing the human story of Gold. I loved the part with Ghana 🇬🇭.

    • @swapangunin5231
      @swapangunin5231 Před 6 měsíci +2

      😊fcpfc

    • @daveking777
      @daveking777 Před 5 měsíci +1

      so much gold but so much poverty ? sell out african leaders 🤔

    • @nishanttangle8425
      @nishanttangle8425 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@swapangunin5231😊😮

    • @ebenezerlawsonasamoah9067
      @ebenezerlawsonasamoah9067 Před 5 měsíci +6

      What is there to love about the parts with Ghana?
      Gold communities being underdeveloped or single individuals wearing enough gold fit to start a gold bank

    • @BIGTHANKSHEESH
      @BIGTHANKSHEESH Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@ebenezerlawsonasamoah9067, the culture is what I love. Plus, this is an African nation. Once we were rich, now because Nkrumah wanted a united Africa we had to try and help others out (the Asante region is the second richest region in Ghana. The poorest region in the one north from us. Funnily enough, they used to be quite rich too). Should've given us our independence by your logic. It would've been better considering the industrial output of the Asante region

  • @kingstonofori4985
    @kingstonofori4985 Před 6 měsíci +40

    Well done Idris. I wish you would’ve touched more on prevalent issues like illegal mining especially in Ghana.

    • @Rkot_scholes
      @Rkot_scholes Před 6 měsíci +1

      I was expecting that, but unfortunately

    • @robertsontirado4478
      @robertsontirado4478 Před 6 měsíci +8

      There’s tons of videos like that this a great film that can help young people get a quick glimpse how the world works.

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Před 6 měsíci

      What we should be advocating against is not just illegal mining but irresponsible and unsustainable mining....the big men only use that as a decoy to appropriate the gold for themselves as they and their cohorts are behind mining in the forest reserves and all the hotspots.

    • @kojojampa
      @kojojampa Před 6 měsíci

      What we should be advocating against is not just illegal mining but irresponsible and unsustainable mining....the big men only use that as a decoy to appropriate the gold for themselves as they and their cohorts are behind mining in the forest reserves and all the hotspots.

    • @Delawiz
      @Delawiz Před 6 měsíci +6

      This documentary was actually shallow . Never even mentioned the name Gold coast and how that gold doesn't benefit anyone in that country.

  • @fitnessfoodflow3785
    @fitnessfoodflow3785 Před měsícem +5

    As a decendant of gold miners I was very excited when you discussed returning the gold mine back to nature. Right then, I knew my hope of seeing home was about to show on screen. Thank you for connecting Aotearoa New Zealand, Reefton to this epic on gold and its significance. We must always however remember, to return to nature, Nature is the Gold we need to thrive, no person can survive on Gold alone. Imagine a day where a fertile farm is much more valuable than this metal? I can.

  • @mayasagra6503
    @mayasagra6503 Před 15 dny

    A beautiful and unique documentary it is interesting To know how this precious metals are so well hidden 😮

  • @NowisEvollovetion
    @NowisEvollovetion Před 6 měsíci +25

    This films shows how all commodities actually gain their value. And that is through the amount of 'human labour' that goes into mining or creating them.

    • @anniseburton5193
      @anniseburton5193 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Slavery like sugar cocoa etc,,

    • @maricafaukovic1137
      @maricafaukovic1137 Před 5 měsíci

      Slavery in the context of the new millenium

    • @sotokijiji2759
      @sotokijiji2759 Před 4 měsíci

      Why hasn’t Idris Ilba posted this incredible documentary about Gold on his Instagram account ?????

  • @King_Despi
    @King_Despi Před 6 měsíci +17

    Shout out to South Deep Gold Mine 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @soniagiddings9884
    @soniagiddings9884 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Good job of talking about the Gold all over the world 🌍 thank you for you beautiful story 🧢🔥🌟👏🏽🤟👍

  • @mariecook7910
    @mariecook7910 Před 4 měsíci +27

    This is one of the most profound documentaries by far on Gold i have seen. Every story was just as captivating as the scenery. Truly a special heartfelt touching moment for Idris Elba meeting the King. Beautiful documentary Mr. Elba thank you for all you, your crew and everyone did making this to share with the world. A wealth of knowledge worth its weight in gold.

  • @jamesgonzalez7894
    @jamesgonzalez7894 Před 6 měsíci +7

    🇨🇴It is really a wonderful adventure, finding gold, it is very hard work, full of mystery, old ancestral stories, but it is fascinating. what a good documentary🇨🇴

  • @badhammy
    @badhammy Před 6 měsíci +11

    A good, solid documentary but more a social commentary rather than education of gold being a store of value. Mike Maloney's core videos are far more insightful but props to the team at WGC and Idris who lent some gravitas to what you were trying to achieve.

    • @brockabaddy985
      @brockabaddy985 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Yeah, Mike Maloney's video series entitled the Hidden Secrets of Money is far more educational and enlightening.

    • @ctrldelete1763
      @ctrldelete1763 Před 6 měsíci

      Gold and Silver the currency of God!

  • @melaniesheldon8013
    @melaniesheldon8013 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Solidarity to the workers 🖤🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤🖤

  • @stevelauda5435
    @stevelauda5435 Před 18 dny

    Yep....I worked 12 hr shifts here in Canada 🇨🇦 back in mid 80,s, after 8 hrs, I was granted my first break, so, nothing GG new here to see as far as treatment went.

  • @royyohannanroyyohannan7954
    @royyohannanroyyohannan7954 Před 5 měsíci +66

    Loved this documentary, as an Indian from Kerala it gives goosebumps when seeing the importance of gold in our culture and traditional marriage life styles. Yes the most powerful asset in the world is using as financial security, Reserve, organizational growth traditional central precious wheel. Thankyou for the tremendous documentory

  • @joptv1591
    @joptv1591 Před 6 měsíci +4

    GHANA 🇬🇭 and I am a proud Ashanti . the mother land . God bless “The Ashanti’s “ THE KINGDOM.. Good job Idris Elba

  • @chukwudiukaegbu7392
    @chukwudiukaegbu7392 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amidst all the concerns people have raised about this documentary, I wish you all could see how the foreign nations that had gold discoveries were able to negotiate and manage their resources adequately, and as well get the sites back to nature (as in the case of New Zealand). For how long will Africans stop blaming foreigners for their calamities. Imagine what Ghana is still celebrating in this modern world while the communities and nation at large are being ravaged by poverty. The people who came to open your eyes with their innovative ideas didn’t do bad, instead you didn’t and wouldn’t still put yourselves in order. This same thing is as applicable to every other natural resource that is found in Africa. Stop the blame and take responsibility. If you feel your government has sold your national assets, develop yourself and know what it takes to get into government to change the narrative.
    My thoughts though

  • @samuelreed2994
    @samuelreed2994 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It's like this old prospector told me up in Jamestown, California... "Gold's where you find it."

  • @keletjomaphake784
    @keletjomaphake784 Před 6 měsíci +36

    Such a beautiful and informative documentary. And shout out to my mom for being a part of it💪🏾

    • @Summerbunny15
      @Summerbunny15 Před 5 měsíci

      Who is your mum in this doc?

    • @Ferkah-fi4yv
      @Ferkah-fi4yv Před 4 měsíci

      @@Summerbunny15maybe the shop owner … the kentey seller lol

  • @sidkings
    @sidkings Před 4 měsíci +3

    Much appreciated... I enjoyed this alot.
    I think they should have covered the technology aspect a bit more, such as companies like GLINT that have redfined gold ownership. Allows you to spend and save in Gold for instance making it more accessible.

  • @mayomalllayvalle7768
    @mayomalllayvalle7768 Před 11 dny

    Thank you sir for sharing this video really appreciate 😊🎉 God bless you 🙏

  • @slavar6868
    @slavar6868 Před 2 měsíci

    This documentary is living proof what we need x3 speed option for the CZcams player

  • @carnagie85
    @carnagie85 Před 4 měsíci +34

    Superb documentary, reminds you that bank notes we use are only a IOU contract and Gold and Silver are real money! Idris was excellent as usual in this piece or work

    • @THEKINGISHERE.
      @THEKINGISHERE. Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yes this needs to be shared to everyone we know .

    • @gregorymcintosh4289
      @gregorymcintosh4289 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Super Video, good thing you didn’t go to Fort Knox, the echos would have been deafening 😮

    • @sotokijiji2759
      @sotokijiji2759 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Only 1% of the population today knows that currency was tied to gold and silver for thousands of years . Money 💰 so we need millions if not billions to watch this . Keep liking and sharing this fascinating documentary

    • @ruffnek
      @ruffnek Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@gregorymcintosh4289haha, under-rated comment. Don't forget west point

    • @dortheamcnulty3098
      @dortheamcnulty3098 Před 4 měsíci

      His wife is so blessed I know she realizes she is🙏

  • @obedamankwah731
    @obedamankwah731 Před 6 měsíci +20

    The sharp difference between the west world development in the areas where gold are mine and that of africa(Ghana) is appalling and shameful. we need to do better. Great documentary

  • @user-kh8xj4by9w
    @user-kh8xj4by9w Před 16 dny

    It’s very vital and paramount to have gold for the hard times financial difficulties gold can turn to cash and be a life changing.❤❤❤❤😮

  • @sparkysmom7149
    @sparkysmom7149 Před 24 dny +1

    The GOLD in this documentary is Idris Elba ❤️

  • @andyasare9934
    @andyasare9934 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I was waiting for a part where there would be a documentary at Obuasi were gold is extracted in Ghana.

  • @Yvessman
    @Yvessman Před 6 měsíci +7

    Les leaders africains font garder toutes les richesses pour eux et leurs enfants,ce qui amène à l'Afrique à la pauvres, pourquoi un seul peut porter des tonnes d'or sur lui tandis que son peuple est affamé 😢😢
    Maintenant tout le monde voit la réalité, merci Idriss pour cet documentaire

    • @malaydice7095
      @malaydice7095 Před 5 měsíci

      Translate

    • @klemmy20k34
      @klemmy20k34 Před 5 měsíci

      He said the African leaders don't use their gold to build and transform their economy and country but rather steal the gold for themselves and their family

    • @lafayeb-k170
      @lafayeb-k170 Před 4 měsíci

      African leaders keep all the wealth for themselves and their children, which makes Africa poor, why can only one carry tons of gold with him while his people are starving 😢😢
      Now everyone sees reality, thank you Idriss for this documentary

  • @jayrandall9075
    @jayrandall9075 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I loved this doco, very well done but I’m a little surprised that the Australian gold rush and subsequent current production of gold didn’t have a place in this documentary. 😊

    • @six-gun
      @six-gun Před 4 měsíci

      Well there probably wasn't any Woke spin that could weave in. Too many White men acting as miners.

    • @daveboivin8020
      @daveboivin8020 Před 3 měsíci

      Why? Australia isn't even in the top 10 of gold reserves

    • @arontudesov3661
      @arontudesov3661 Před 18 dny

      @@daveboivin8020what are you on about? Australia has the largest gold reserves in the world, by a large margin.

  • @janetlymburner9312
    @janetlymburner9312 Před měsícem

    My grandmother taught me growing up on her country as a little girl the used to thro li rocks of gold around as kids .R.I.P. my loving grandmother today on her country the gold is starting to protrude through the earth on the hills ,mountains ❤️🖤💛💯💯💯 in her country because my grandma didnt show interest to Gold as a child and also as woman too i too dont fancy Gold or love it 🙏🏾

  • @jasonlo6710
    @jasonlo6710 Před 6 měsíci +67

    This is an amazing documentary that is fortunate to be free and on CZcams for the world to see. A true eye-opening insight and wealth of information on a very objective and yet subjective topic. Brilliantly done, Idris.

    • @davidgormley3846
      @davidgormley3846 Před 5 měsíci +5

      No? This is a very one sided documentary.

    • @mgg5358
      @mgg5358 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Lol. You are right it is a pr plug,

  • @nicolereukl986
    @nicolereukl986 Před 2 měsíci

    In 1986 I became the refiner at Barrick Gold which was originally Lac Minerals at Hemlo. Was the refiner for 18 years, initially our bars were 80lbs ,CIP circuit. Best job ever , they had no issues letting a woman work in that position

  • @ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo
    @ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo Před měsícem

    Wow!!!!?!! Been day trading gold for years but uptill now have had no idea what it took to actually get the gold or what it is even used for specifically 😳😳♥️🙂 That part about the mining company helping to combat malaria was actually pretty cool 🙌🙌🙌😲

    • @hmdjama
      @hmdjama Před měsícem

      It is all propaganda baby

  • @JD-te6vm
    @JD-te6vm Před 6 měsíci +24

    Gold Coast! 🇬🇭
    Gold in the blood!

    • @itsprincipe
      @itsprincipe Před 6 měsíci +4

      They ripping you guys off and your proud 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @johngotti1214
      @johngotti1214 Před 6 měsíci +11

      ​@@itsprincipeWe are proud of our history for having founded one of the most powerful empires in Africa, for still having our kingdom and our culture known throughout the world, we cannot say the same thing about your people guy

    • @JD-te6vm
      @JD-te6vm Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@itsprincipe unlightened one, the whole world is under a British colonial regime, it was prophecy and had to come to pass. When you study diligently and fulfil your lack of knowledge you’ll find that the Gold isn’t just tangible however it’s cosmic & birthright. They cannot break or steal the gold lineage spirit connection from ancestors to descendants. The time is now, there time has passed

    • @benedictafoakwa2377
      @benedictafoakwa2377 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@johngotti1214 Tell him. If it were any other people, they wouldn't allow Asantes to breath. Did he see anyone taking something in the video

    • @bisighedela4465
      @bisighedela4465 Před 6 dny

      A​@@johngotti1214

  • @audreyquaye4095
    @audreyquaye4095 Před 6 měsíci +26

    I wish there had been coverage of the negative effect of surface mining and illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana on the environment (land and rivers) and health of communities (mercury contamination and polluted rivers).

    • @oysterman962
      @oysterman962 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Gold -The Story of Man's 6000 year Obsession is a better documentary. It touches on gold as a commodity and it's impact on the environment and financial markets.

    • @akuwiyadzeclifford5817
      @akuwiyadzeclifford5817 Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you!!!
      It is selective ignorance.

  • @OyaMyaLana
    @OyaMyaLana Před 26 dny

    I thought, the on-set of “Fools Gold” (pyrite) would have been referenced. I enjoyed this documentary.

  • @LifeisEnergy2
    @LifeisEnergy2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What I would like to understand, why is South African gold deposited in the UK bank? Is it for safekeeping? 😉 Thank you Idris for marking this documentary. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕

  • @niotonic2
    @niotonic2 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Strategy is on point. Just like that, this documentary increases the value of Gold.

  • @thisoldnurse1521
    @thisoldnurse1521 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Very interesting documentary Idris. The rope chain brought me back to my Mom’s jewelry many years ago. I had a rope bracelet and she had a rope bracelet both were gold and I inherited her gold bracelet. Beautiful and dainty for a woman. Now I know where it originated. Thanks again

  • @Melone10001
    @Melone10001 Před 2 měsíci +12

    This is by far the best documentary that I’ve seen for a long time

  • @janie6449
    @janie6449 Před měsícem +4

    Wow it gave me much knowledge about Gold. Good Documentary. Idris Elba is a wonderful actor.

  • @senadmarovic3530
    @senadmarovic3530 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Very good documentary Mr Elba keep em coming 👍

  • @damxgopak457
    @damxgopak457 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great documentary I am a modern day prospector in the Arizona desert it is fascinating and I learn something new every day about geology and my personal bond with our planet if you ever get the chance I highly recommend it.

  • @wowareyouseriouserightnow
    @wowareyouseriouserightnow Před 2 měsíci +4

    I just love seeing a man of color a man of honor. True role model for young men...So many now are just rappers guns drugs. Excellent video!! Liked and subbed....I'm no bot

  • @bn1881
    @bn1881 Před 3 měsíci

    The energy it creates in the journey

  • @willflex7340
    @willflex7340 Před 4 měsíci +12

    Gold is up 200 points since this dropped, thank you Idris . Great doc, amazing detail

    • @nwupdates9767
      @nwupdates9767 Před 4 měsíci

      It’s not just gold. Global money supply has gone up recently, thereby investors are moving the excess supply of money to harder assets. Solana is up over 200% in the last 60 days. AVAX is up over 300%, Algorand is up over 250%, Ethereum is up 65%

  • @ayodejihamilton2093
    @ayodejihamilton2093 Před 6 měsíci +21

    Kudos to the filmakers. This is not just a documentary, its a movie and i loved every bit of it. IDRIS you nailed the presentation. I learnt a lot about my own culture.and all the other gold countries.

  • @Kaybaptista
    @Kaybaptista Před 4 měsíci +5

    I started watching this n listening in my ear pod not knowing what it was about. Just hearing ildris voice is soothing lol. Ended watching it alll lol

  • @LindaPow
    @LindaPow Před 3 měsíci +1

    The mining community who suffered with Malaria why is there hard working community looking pretty poor to the rest of the Golden community, Great to see Idris at the heart of A hard working community

  • @Canadian693
    @Canadian693 Před 4 měsíci +71

    Thank you Idris for such a great and interesting documentary! I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and never knew that there was such a huge gold mine in Val D’Or, Quebec! 🇨🇦

  • @mercyfrost641
    @mercyfrost641 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Powerful Documentry.Thank you very much.🙏🙏🙏💕💕

  • @tannyschristy8912
    @tannyschristy8912 Před 28 dny

    And Idris you are incredible. Love your voice! That’s how I fell in love with theX years ago. Could not see him but heard his voice! Cool😮😊

  • @loretaquogana6404
    @loretaquogana6404 Před měsícem

    🙏🙏❤️Thank you so much father Dave Concepcion ✨🌟✨its greatest Documentary ✨✨⭐️Father Dave its you Amazing 🙏🙏✨We Loves You Godblessed father Dave Us all Always 😇🙏✨

  • @DiggNitty
    @DiggNitty Před 6 měsíci +20

    Awesome documentary. Now Im wanting Idris to make another one about silver.

    • @tracynorris5012
      @tracynorris5012 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, I agree with you! Idris and his team made the best documentary ever. Totally Awesome. He's gotta make as many as possible about silver and everything else under the sun 🌞 We love Idris 💘