Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo (2011)
Sifting Through the Wreckage of Congo's Conflict Economy
Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Director: Suroosh Alvi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: September 16, 2011
Cast
- Suroosh Alvi - Self - Host
Production: VICE Media
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo about?
- Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
- Who directed Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo?
- Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo was directed by Suroosh Alvi.
- Who stars in Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo?
- Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo stars Suroosh Alvi.
- How long is Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo?
- Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo?
- Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo produced?
- Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo was produced in Canada.