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.
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.

[@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]

😊😊

[@markthedark595]

Well, I just watched Charles Miner talk about gold in a documentary for an hour. Time well spent!

[@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

[@kentagang5717]

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

[@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?

[@kingofkingz235]

Lmfao 😂🤣😭😭💀☠️

[@stereomixer8030]

Bwahahahahahah!

[@Moonhachi]

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

[@itish_quit]

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

[@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!!!

[@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 .

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@stevelauda5435]

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

[@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

[@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]

❤

[@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.

[@haiyaliu9695]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.😂❤

[@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 !!!

[@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

[@faebalina7786]

One third of ALL the gold that has ever been mined has been mined in South Africa and not by natives.That is the legacy of gold in Africa to me.

[@maryrico7816]

Cannot wait to watch this. Love this actor his voice.... love his accent.❤

[@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.

[@frantyi6424]

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

[@roseas8602]

Interesting documentary. 👍🏽Another documentary on the curse of Gold, in terms of environmental degradation, illegal mining, mines exploring communities, communities/youth not benefiting from mines in terms of infrastructure development (roads, schools/universities, hospitals, etc), governments not negotiating well with multilateral mining companies, etc. using Ghana as case study 😊. Our current leaders have failed us in Ghana. Our mining communities are the poorest of the poorest villages/towns, sad truth

[@darleneromero-bryant9758]

Excellent documentary! Go Idris!

[@senadmarovic3530]

Very good documentary Mr Elba keep em coming 👍

[@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.

[@SMRT79]

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

[@user-rq2eg5pi3n]

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

[@whyamiwastingmytimeonthis]

Gotta make that sponsorship money🤑😂

[@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?

[@lilliannewton1599]

Great Documentary, very informative!

[@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 ❤

[@teresakarr8328]

Wonderful speaker. I want to listen to all of his stories..

[@kelvinboateng1611]

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

[@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.

[@mayomalllayvalle7768]

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

[@wowareyouseriouserightnow]

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

[@NowisEvollovetion]

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]

Slavery like sugar cocoa etc,,

[@maricafaukovic1137]

Slavery in the context of the new millenium

[@sotokijiji2759]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ifeelyoumrq1612]

The mother of gold finds🇿🇦

[@ezclothin]

This was an amazing watch ❤

[@verncooke3139]

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

[@melaniesheldon8013]

Solidarity to the workers 🖤🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤🖤

[@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 👎🏾🤦🏾‍♀️😔

[@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

[@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]

😊😊😊

[@greyowlaudio]

The fact that this is up for free on KZbin is crazy. What a cool documentary!

[@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?

[@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

[@miola2083]

This is EXTREMELY well done. Fascinating. 🔥

[@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.

[@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

[@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! ❤

[@Akash-hq3gs]

Watching this made me feel like being a gold baron with tonnes of gold in storage, big thick gold chains on my chest and security guards all around, but the thing is I'm poor!! time to snap out of it I guess

[@joptv1591]

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

[@niotonic2]

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

[@claudiuflorea2090]

nothing without a reason :))

[@CV-nn7jj]

Gold IS the wealth of individuals. As per JP Morgan, Gold is money, everything else is credit.

[@Twinmumma]

Great informative documentary by the brilliant Idris Elba

[@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🇨🇴

[@saralakushwaha1180]

Thank you bringing your Gold Journey to us 👍👍👍

[@bn1881]

The energy it creates in the journey

[@dumpsterahoy9236]

Love this documentary very educational

[@evelinevizitiu7628]

Thank you Idriss Elba❤

[@THEKINGISHERE.]

He is incredible

[@mercyfrost641]

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

[@mosespeace8786]

Great and fantastic documentary indeed from the great man himself. Thoroughly enjoyed it guys

[@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

[@amoakoemmanuel101]

Asanteman is a nation on it own in Ghana. Asante Kotoko.

[@GeneSoli-yq2xd]

No it’s not it’s just a loud tribe proud of nothing

[@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 ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@janie6449]

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

[@henchhouse576]

Is this irony

[@LindaPow]

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

[@davidchilds3966]

I'm A Big Huge Fan of Idris Elba

[@Realpapis]

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

[@ariamason9324]

Are you rich

[@jjtruelove119]

Gold Mafia 😂😂😂 Eat mwana wevhu , eat!

[@mayasagra6503]

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

[@ejkalegal3145]

Like so many men before me, gold has taken my heart.

[@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?

[@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🙏

[@52bina]

Your work (arrangements) are beautiful

[@sheenahedwards6028]

This was amazing to watch Great job Idris

[@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

[@vusimafulela9347]

Well done Idris... this was really great.

[@habibikebabtheiii2037]

Its propoganda

[@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 “…

[@fnwa-okobia6077]

Auric Goldfinger Explains His Love Of Gold “All My Life, I’ve Been In Love With Its Color... Its Brilliance... Its Divine Heaviness...”

[@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.

[@richardrhule6774]

Well Produced Documentary Idris.. Unique story line and Excellent Post-Production

[@aristarik20031]

Amazing, interesting, an eye opener ans inspiration for the future generation!

[@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

[@simzeero]

As a metallurgist, this is fascinating to watch

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Great to hear! Thank you for commenting.

[@kompila]

High quality docs. Keep it up WGC!

[@worldgoldcouncil]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@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.❤❤❤❤😮

[@deniselleary2801]

Wow! This was excellent. As a teacher I love this because this project was created for understanding for elementary children up to adults. Great narrating and easy to understand facts. Thank you for making this story of gold accessible to all. The history of gold in Ghana and South Africa is part of history. The connections to tech, health, environment, and wealth around the world is inspirational. It inspires all to even buy gold! I pray for those whose lives have been changed negatively for the grabbing of gold. Let's be inspired to continue to learn and teach about it. Next story? Diamonds!

[@romeolarenzo3929]

Would you teach , the massive exploitation of minerals/gold etc by western conglomerates who often bribe politicians. There’s is an massive dark side to this that we cannot ignore, Unfortunately Africans still aren’t benefiting from the vast mineral wealth they hold.

[@Just_positive1]

Well done Idris. Ghana always representing in gols