Episodes

1. Part One: Dreams & Disasters

Examining the world of Big Gold - from big mines, big markets, and big deals - to big disasters which result in pollution and corruption that powerful players don't want us to see. Discover what our lust for gold costs, and who pays the price.

2. Part Two: Guns, Dust & Mercury

What are the human and ecological costs of gold mining? Some of the world's poorest people work under hazardous conditions in tiny mines and muddy streams. Discover how fair and sustainable gold is possible, if we want it.

Overview

A global investigation of the ultimate talisman of wealth, beauty and power. Filmed in China, Peru, Canada, the U.S., London, Dubai, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this documentary reveals the impact of gold mining and the gold trade on our economy, environment and conflicts.

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