
A team of journalists investigate how human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory Coast fuels the worldwide chocolate industry. The crew interview both proponents and opponents of these alleged practices, and use hidden camera techniques to delve into the gritty world of cocoa plantations.... (Full plot summary below)
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A team of journalists investigate how human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory Coast fuels the worldwide chocolate industry. The crew interview both proponents and opponents of these alleged practices, and use hidden camera techniques to delve into the gritty world of cocoa plantations.
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| User ReviewMireia PWhile the topic is very sad and disturbing, the documentary itself is lacking. The film plays mostly as a series of clips from investigative journalist field work and lacks a strong supporting body of research. As a whole, the movie feels a bit rushed, only featuring brief clips, even including the interviews that were done in relatively safe environments. The tone throughout seems more remorseful than galvanizing, being more of a "this is bad and shouldn't be happening," instead of "this is awful and we need to stop this." Ultimately, The Dark Side of Chocolate comes across more as an elongated public awareness video than a solid, thoroughly researched and well presented documentary. |