N.O.R.F Posted November 30, 2006 Diamond industry defends itself after DiCaprio film Published: 25 Nov 2006 By: Stephanie West The diamond industry forced to defend itself against accusations the trade is still causing conflict and misery. They're described as a girl's best friend - but a controversial new film is promising to show the less glittering role diamonds have played in bringing bloodshed and violence in southern Africa. "Blood Diamond" is set against a backdrop of civil war during the nineteen nineties, in it Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a mercenary. Charities say the plot shows the real cost of the trade in so called conflict diamonds. But the industry says there are now strict checks on where the gems come from - and warns that any sales slump caused by the film may damage the African economy. Stephanie West reports. Watch the Channel 4 Report Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
