Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba

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.
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[@franciskinuthia]

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]

You said it all 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@chrisguerra5766]

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]

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

[@tracynorris5012]

You're exactly right. Thank you 😊

[@lunarose1066]

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!

[@user-sw5dr9nk6e]

私は日本人です。この国について知れてとても嬉しくそして感謝しています。国々がこれからも協力し合い共に発展し世の中ぎ平和になって行くことを心から祈っております。最後に素敵な動画誠に有難うございます。

[@eileenbates1149]

😊😊

[@christopherholt8403]

A big PR production for industry. Not a hint of any of the negatives for the industry.

[@koenignero]

Of course. It’s PR

[@user-ky8cy8bn2g]

😂 we ub hmm ll l​@@koenignero

[@dinothegonzo]

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]

Geez , would ya like a tissue

[@doracotterell2863]

@@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]

Thank you!!!

[@JustinS236]

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]

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

[@reagaright]

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]

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]

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

[@ariamason9324]

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]

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

[@dashikimeclothing2908]

@@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]

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]

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

[@JustAThought155]

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]

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

[@FindaYamba-vr8kb]

​@@kojojampa@ayry

[@victorsung1984]

​@@kojojampa😮😢😢😢🎉 5:09

[@itish_quit]

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

[@warren1078]

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

[@MUTESINOELA]

Buy from where?

[@blaqLion]

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 🌍🤜🏿🤛🏿

[@THEKINGISHERE.]

Nice

[@THEKINGISHERE.]

#gold

[@joantuminez5129]

Wow

[@virtuallyme2518]

Is it profitable to do this? Or are you doing it for humanitarian reasons? How much does one need to build an apartment to rent?

[@user-gl9lq9gr6y]

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.

[@ariannebirgans9894]

This won’t be taught

[@dianehackett9602]

So many Late nights my eyes are on stalked sleep well

[@dianehackett9602]

Good night God Bless

[@deannabrison-vm3xj]

Teach them yourself don't depend on schools to do all the teaching.

[@BlessingKodua]

​@@ariannebirgans9894⁸i8

[@JudeJaradat]

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]

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

[@bobhill3941]

​@@Zombie__HomegirlI was thinking the same thing.

[@bobhill3941]

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]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@antonynjoroge3339]

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

[@kentagang5717]

This is a wonderful documentary. Very interesting! How much gold did you get from this research Idris? hahahha

[@keeepmovingforward]

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

[@abdulaziz209]

Same for me 😂

[@gypdarin1458]

same

[@ruffnek]

Yup

[@LaurenKelly-cl5qr]

Same

[@cjaydustie1867]

Lmao yes

[@Moonhachi]

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

[@mariecook7910]

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.

[@virtuallyme2518]

So lost in your own naivety… This wasn’t a beautiful documentary… he was nothing more than a con job created by the people who mine gold to con the universe into believing that they’re harmless… Most of these countries have profoundly corrupt governments and a few individuals get to pocket millions of dollars… while the average person is too uneducated and powerless to do anything to stop their countries from being stripped/destroyed… unable to stop enormous companies stealing their resources and leaving them high and dry… It’s criminal… yet rampant… and pure evil. ​​⁠… it’s nothing more than a con job… this doco is primarily created to make the mining companies look like good samaritans… while they steal billions of dollars worth of gold while decimating these beautiful countries and pretending to give a little bit back by spraying the bugs every now and then with toxic chemicals… one … colossal… con job… and Idris has sold his soul. This is nothing more than the marketing department in the production company selecting somebody who is idolise throughout the world to present the show… but more sinister a tactic… he’s somebody who detracts the attention of naive people who think “oh… it’s Idris Alba… one of us … he’s part Ghanaian… he couldn’t possibly be part of a scheme to con us out of our natural resources “…

[@soniagiddings9884]

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

[@ernesttwumnyarko7157]

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

[@kompila]

End of time 🙂

[@bgodfrey2458]

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

[@ernesttwumnyarko7157]

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

[@virtuallyme2518]

Idjit

[@fatimajavaid211]

"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]

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

[@glennoc8585]

But a diamond doesn't crack

[@user-mi5cm1cm2z]

​@najmu49 both are carbon. diamonds just take longer to 'bake' under heat and pressure. They are not as valuable as people think due to the suppliers withholding them from the market. There are stones much more rare and more valuable. 😊

[@user-mi5cm1cm2z]

​@@glennoc8585 but they can. If the stone has an inclusion, a hairline crack and the stone cutter is unskilled or unlucky, they crack. In some very cold climates like Northern Canada, even a micro crack not seen by the naked eye, will shatter when worn outside.

[@user-od2bb2if9u]

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.

[@HarmonySoldier-mg7sw]

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

[@adehye3fie622]

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]

Likewise in Kongo.

[@ShriBalaji]

0:10 ttu

[@maricafaukovic1137]

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

[@ggk9828]

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]

Yes, sir !!!

[@mercyfrost641]

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

[@mayomalllayvalle7768]

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

[@irieneophyte7539]

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

[@user-bl9wg7qd1n]

Em

[@virtuallyme2518]

Thank you!!!

[@otengkofi7358]

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

[@evanzygerrard1215]

Nothing special Abt the impact of gold in Ghana

[@dancingmango143]

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

[@dubuyajay9964]

You doing ok?

[@Add_Account485]

​@@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]

​@@dancingmango143He is, he said.

[@yokotastrong3902]

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

[@swapangunin5231]

😊fcpfc

[@daveking777]

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

[@nishanttangle8425]

​@@swapangunin5231😊😮

[@ebenezerlawsonasamoah9067]

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]

​@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

[@jjtruelove119]

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

[@user-hb9dm1vu2e]

Nice one dude

[@Duzon1602]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk yeah buddy

[@blackentrepreneur8564]

Do u know how powerful these kings are, especially that Asante king.

[@nathnaeltesfaye2332]

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

[@mirkososa]

Great documentary, thank you to all involved

[@tlhophobonistimela7687]

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

[@worldgoldcouncil]

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

[@dspottedeagle5190]

As a gynecologist, I concur.

[@dianemcadoo4886]

​@@dspottedeagle5190e😢😢😢 No 😢

[@javiersilva1577]

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?

[@mayasagra6503]

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

[@haiyaliu9695]

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

[@akuwiyadzeclifford5817]

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]

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

[@brianbenson9736]

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]

@@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]

Yes so true 😢

[@TuphaniKumar-kb3ot]

❤

[@jenniferjuniper12]

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

[@anettestache91]

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]

​@@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]

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

[@leonormunoz854]

​@@saab2906😅

[@violetcarson5532]

Yes it should

[@barbarareece8610]

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

[@Propellerkyylik]

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

[@Capo51]

Cant believe any better presenter than Idris Elba for this document. An interesting one. Both document and the issue itself too. ✌️

[@MartineSerge]

Wonderful documentary

[@heissmusik]

Wow really interesting stuff, terrific project Idris.

[@dorothypenn421]

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.

[@meneedmorebrain]

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]

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]

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

[@hansonagbomedarho]

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

[@genevieve-gh3lp]

Keep your eyes on the Kingdom, this life is but a vapor, I’m being Facetious but we’re here for five minutes

[@loboplateadostacker]

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]

@@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]

😊😊😊

[@stevelauda5435]

Best documentary that I have seen in a long long while!

[@chukwudiukaegbu7392]

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

[@mariaoyama4539]

AMAZING GHANA👍😇❤️‼️WISH I CAN GO THERE SOMEDAY👍😅❤️‼️

[@magibomagibo4451]

You are always welcome, try visiting to Ghana.

[@New.Horizon5]

We welcome you anytime dear.

[@tilvayash]

This is the best documentary and well narrated by Idris Elba. It covers all aspects of Gold!

[@Love-rt6kz]

I love this documentary by idris ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@constancevigilance8696]

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.😂❤

[@fitnessfoodflow3785]

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.

[@aileenthorne4656]

Greed, Corruption and unreported DEATHS.

[@edengatevirtuallounge9287]

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]

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

[@mikegore5840]

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]

⁠@@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]

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

[@royyohannanroyyohannan7954]

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

[@Nickzen5]

😅😅

[@royyohannanroyyohannan7954]

@@Nickzen5 😇😇

[@NaserTaheri-ky9bf]

​@@Nickzen5چچ۰۰😊😊چ۰😊۰۰۰😊چ

[@kiaora7214]

And I was surprised to learn that the UK had gold mines 😮 wow!!

[@varasidkoujalagi8088]

​@Nickzen5 a

[@ugochukwuokuagu6557]

Great documentary such an informative and expository storyline. One needs to get the gold.

[@user-yk7vp2qw4h]

The Valley of Gold, This super, great incredible....

[@jamesgonzalez7894]

🇨🇴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🇨🇴

[@ellebourne]

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]

Cs

[@six-gun]

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

[@dashikimeclothing2908]

@@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.

[@Melone10001]

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

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

This was an outstanding documentary one of the best I’ve seen , well researched, well presented extremely informative thank you #idriselba

[@Realpapis]

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

[@ariamason9324]

Are you rich

[@jjtruelove119]

Gold Mafia 😂😂😂 Eat mwana wevhu , eat!

[@Yvessman]

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]

Translate

[@klemmy20k34]

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]

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

[@djouldefulani5664]

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

[@bn1881]

The energy it creates in the journey

[@thisoldnurse1521]

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

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Thank you for sharing - we're glad you enjoyed it.

[@JD-te6vm]

Gold Coast! 🇬🇭 Gold in the blood!

[@itsprincipe]

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

[@johngotti1214]

​@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

A​@@johngotti1214

[@bobhill3941]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary and learned so much. That was very interesting that in the Crown mine Johannesburg south Africa Nelson Mandela worked as a security guard. When general manager of the of the Kibali gold mine Arthur Kibali said "Power is the big driver of any production of any industry" reminded me of family stories of plants that produced/sold steam to power nearby plants and heat nearby apartments. I'm proud that the power helps the economy of the drc and that Ghana produces an Insecticide to target local strains of mosquito funded by gold mine. I converted the 600 gold bars in 1857 worth $3,000,000 is $109,204,276.34 USD in 2023

[@user-jy2he4vl4n]

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

[@audreyquaye4095]

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]

Amazing

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

That's pretty freaking awesome, Audrey. 👍🏾

[@theweekendman7156]

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

[@kingstonofori4985]

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

[@Rkot_scholes]

I was expecting that, but unfortunately

[@robertsontirado4478]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@user-kh8xj4by9w]

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.❤❤❤❤😮

[@loretaquogana6404]

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

[@jasonlo6710]

This is an amazing documentary that is fortunate to be free and on KZbin 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]

No? This is a very one sided documentary.

[@mgg5358]

Lol. You are right it is a pr plug,

[@verncooke3139]

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

[@nelson.asmani_music]

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]

Prospered? 😂

[@bookofkatherine]

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]

Yeah this video is complete propaganda it looks like

[@carolyevouet]

@@xhdatamom mom lI

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

​@@xhdata Right!! 🎯 SMMFH 👎🏾🤦🏾‍♀️😔

[@miola2083]

This is EXTREMELY well done. Fascinating. 🔥

[@keletjomaphake784]

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

[@Summerbunny15]

Who is your mum in this doc?

[@Ferkah-fi4yv]

@@Summerbunny15maybe the shop owner … the kentey seller lol

[@King_Despi]

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

[@aminuabubakaradeyemi8797]

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 😊

[@Twinmumma]

Great informative documentary by the brilliant Idris Elba

[@kelvinboateng1611]

One of best documentaries I’ve watched hands down 👏🏿👏🏿🔥

[@godwindanso-agyei3691]

We learn something new everyday, I always say. This has been an eye opener. Thanks, Idris, for venturing out there and putting this amazing documentary together.

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Thank you for watching!

[@jinglebell9107]

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.

[@SMRT79]

This documentary is brilliant! What an enjoyable journey! Thank you!

[@kdccmb]

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.

[@allinaday9882]

In Belize?

[@sidkings]

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.

[@THEKINGISHERE.]

They will

[@marlenesantosdemenezes2379]

This Documents is absolutely Fantastic! Thanks! ❤

[@KeithJohnston-ek6su]

Idris is absolute top notch gold performer, just watched his masterfull performance in an intense ,violent movie about the cruel fiasco happening in Africa where young lads are forced into being a soldier in an illegal and brutal army ...the young lad had a great chemistry with Idris. 8 out of 10

[@OceanaGoldIR]

What a great documentary and a pleasure to be involved!

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Thank you! Great to have Oceana Gold on board for this.

[@keeepmovingforward]

Amazing work 🎉

[@YOFLEX]

There’s a town in Ghana eastern region called Abompe .. there’s a lot of gold there but the locals don’t know how to mine it. Now destroying the waters around, will be glad if big mining companies go there and make good use of it @oceanaGoldIR @newmount @goldfieldsghana

[@THEKINGISHERE.]

#gold

[@tracynorris5012]

Thank you, Idris. The best documentary of all time. Please bless us with more. 💗

[@tracynorris5012]

@@IdrisElba-dp6bt Ever since you were in Atlanta making No good deed movie with one of my favorite actesses. I live in North Georgia USA. I Absolutely loved your character in The Mountain Between Us, Awesome Performance. I think you met your beautiful wife in Vancouver while filming it. I adore both of you. Y'all are such a perfect fit, and good hearted, beautiful people. I have a poster of your movie The Dark Tower on my bedroom wall, Awesome character. I'm 58 yrs old and my poster of you is the only one I've ever put up. My husband doesn't mind how much I'm a bit smitten with you. You're a very handsome man, with all due respect. You're my favorite actor and so flawless in every film you've done. Please keep making more. I loved the beautiful wedding, especially the awesome cake! I looked up the talented lady who made it. Nice gold wedding ring. Sending my love and prayers to you and Sabrina. Thank you and bless you for sharing and responding, Idris. I feel like you're a good friend of mine, and I absolutely adore you!! Makes me your biggest fan. From my heart to yours. Take care always. ❤🤎🤍🙏🙏🙏

[@tracynorris5012]

@@IdrisElba-dp6bt Fine and well, thank you. You doing alright?

[@DavinderSingh-hq9fb]

Very well documented and very well explained by Mr Elba ❤

[@winu1981]

I didn’t feel bored even for a minute in the entire documentary, well presented by idris 👍

[@carnagie85]

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.]

Yes this needs to be shared to everyone we know .

[@gregorymcintosh4289]

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

[@sotokijiji2759]

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]

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

[@dortheamcnulty3098]

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

[@miimosa679]

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.

[@ifeelyoumrq1612]

The mother of gold finds🇿🇦

[@tannyschristy8912]

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😮😊

[@annaspake450]

Looking forward to seeing this !!

[@kalebjia8845]

Quite an interesting and powerful documentary as it touches on the every elements involved in the gold mining industry. Ethiopia, is aspiring to be the next destination for gold producers as it contains huge potentials of gold & other minerals, yet untapped. Come, and check the treasures hidden underneath. Thanks for this marvelous documentary WGC !

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Thank you for watching!

[@chicofresh4396]

we dont want vultures. ethiopian gold stays in ethiopia.

[@sotokijiji2759]

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

[@sotokijiji2759]

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

[@ryanfeng]

I open this documentary without any expectation, but it is so good that it attracts me to watch it to the ending. Highly recommend it to others.

[@Rich-ys9lx]

This would be the best gold doc I've eva seen well done and thank you anazing

[@hussainshahalishah3020]

❤

[@gailgreenberg6953]

I just adore Idris Elba. Such a wonderful actor. Gold is great, too!

[@dianehackett9602]

P love this story thank you Edris

[@willflex7340]

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

[@nwupdates9767]

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%

[@DrCMGvn]

Most of my people crazy to keep gold at home ...they said that if u buy a gold u will never loss your money after sale u"ll get interest along with your own money..its little interest but 101% safe

[@melaniesheldon8013]

Solidarity to the workers 🖤🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤🖤