The Black Gold Companion Guide

You'll never look at coffee quite the same way again...

Coffee. Some consider it a simple drink, while others may think of it as a luxury. Whats unknown to millions of consumers is that its more than just a drink. It is a commodity. The coffee trade generates millions of dollars throughout the world. A select few are extravagantly wealthy from it while others are radically exploited through a variety of tactics and misinformation. From the poor farmers growing coffee beans that are sold for mere pennies, to the high powered brokers trading on the New York commodity exchange, the effects of the coffee industry are far reaching.

A lovely cup of coffee...

Filmmakers Nick and Marc Francis have created a movie that provides a candid look into the world of the coffee industry that is both riveting and shocking: Black Gold. The film is widely acclaimed, and has won recognition from the Rome Film Fest, the London Film Festival, Sundance, and the Rio De Janeiro International Film Festival. This movie will have you looking a little closer into your own cup of coffee and wondering how your consumption can affect so many people on so many different levels.