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'''''The Dark Side of Chocolate''''' is a 2010 ] about the ]<ref>, Lonnie Allen, '']'', 18 October 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)</ref> still occurring nearly ten years after the cocoa industry pledged to end it.<ref>, Adrienne Fitch-Frankel, Fair Trade Blog, ], 4 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)</ref> | '''''The Dark Side of Chocolate''''' is a 2010 ] about the ]<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002163640/http://www.cm-life.com/2010/10/18/chocolate-industry-built-on-blood-and-sweat-of-child-slaves/ |date=2012-10-02 }}, Lonnie Allen, '']'', 18 October 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)</ref> still occurring nearly ten years after the ] pledged to end it.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401060357/http://www.globalexchange.org/blogs/fairtrade/2010/08/04/film-shows-cocoa-child-slavery-continues/ |date=2016-04-01 }}, Adrienne Fitch-Frankel, Fair Trade Blog, ], 4 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Cocoa plantations in Ghana and the Ivory Coast provide 80% of the world |
Cocoa plantations in Ghana and the Ivory Coast provide 80% of the world's chocolate, according to CorpWatch.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227051500/http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=12754 |date=2018-02-27 }}, Kate McMahon, ''CorpWatch'', 25 October 2005 (retrieved 29 October 2012)</ref> Chocolate producers around the world have been pressured to “verify that their chocolate is not the product of ] or ].”<ref>, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)</ref> | ||
In 2000, ] aired ''Slavery: A Global Investigation'' which brought the issue of child labor in the |
In 2000, ] aired ''Slavery: A Global Investigation'' which brought the issue of child labor in the cocoa industry to light.<ref>, Tulane University, 11 June 2010 (retrieved 6 November 2012)</ref> | ||
In 2001, the Chocolate Manufacturers Association and its members signed a document that prohibited child trafficking and labor in the cocoa industry after 2008. Despite this effort, numerous children are still forced to work on cocoa plantations in Africa. | In 2001, the Chocolate Manufacturers Association and its members signed a document that prohibited child trafficking and labor in the cocoa industry after 2008. Despite this effort, numerous children are still forced to work on cocoa plantations in Africa. | ||
In 2009, Mars and Cadbury joined the Rainforest Alliance to fight against child labor. By 2020, these major chocolate manufacturers |
In 2009, ] and ] joined the ] to fight against child labor. By 2020, these major chocolate manufacturers hoped to completely eradicate child labor on any plantations from which they purchase their cocoa.<ref>, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)</ref> As of 2019, there are still 1.56 million child laborers in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.<ref>, U.S. Department of Labor, retrieved 17 June 2021</ref> | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
''The Dark Side of Chocolate'' was |
''The Dark Side of Chocolate'' was directed by Danish journalist, lawyer and writer<ref>{{cite web |title=Former TI Media exec Miki Mistrati launches factual prodco |url=https://realscreen.com/2020/11/04/former-ti-media-exec-miki-mistrati-launches-factual-prodco/}}</ref> ] who investigated the use of child labor and trafficked children in chocolate production.<ref>, Jenny Jelen, '']'', 19 October 2010 (retrieved 20 October 2010)</ref> It was filmed by ] and produced by Helle Faber. | ||
The filming started in Germany, where Mistrati asked vendors where their chocolate comes from. They then flew to Mali, where many of the children are from. Next, they explored the ] where the cocoa plantations are located. The film ends in Switzerland where both the ] (ILO) and the ] headquarters are located. | The filming started in Germany, where Mistrati asked vendors where their chocolate comes from. They then flew to ], where many of the children are from. Next, they explored the ], ] and ] where the cocoa plantations are located. The film ends in Switzerland where both the ] (ILO) and the ] headquarters are located. | ||
Much of the footage in this documentary is recorded using a secret camera |
Much of the footage in this documentary is recorded using a secret camera, but some of the material was deleted by the authorities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBPhiMOAt2o| title=The Dark Side of Chocolate - Miki Mistrati - BOLDtalks 2012 | website=] }}</ref> | ||
The documentary was released in 2010, first in Denmark, and later in Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, and Norway. |
The documentary was released in 2010, first in Denmark, and later in Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, and Norway. | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
In 2001, the ] formed an action plan entitled the ], an agreement that was signed by the major chocolate companies almost 10 years before the film was made, aimed at ending child trafficking and slave labor in the cocoa industry.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210170034/http://www1.american.edu/ted/chocolate-slave.htm |date=2012-02-10 }}, Samlanchith Chanthavong, "Chocolate and Slavery", 2002</ref> | |||
The documentary starts in ], Germany where Mistrati asks several chocolate company representatives whether they are aware of child labour in cocoa farms. In ], the film shows that children, having been promised paid work, are taken to towns near the border such as ], from where another trafficker transports the children over the border on a dirt-bike. Then they are left with a third trafficker who sells the children to farmers for a starting price of 230 Euros each. | |||
In 2001, the Chocolate Manufacturers Association formed an action plan entitled the ] aimed at ending child trafficking and slave labor in the cocoa industry.<ref>, Samlanchith Chanthavong, "Chocolate and Slavery", 2002</ref> | |||
The children, ranging in age from 10 to 15, are forced to do hard and often hazardous labor, are often beaten, and according to the film's narrator most are never paid. The narrator also claims that most of them stay with the plantation until they die, never seeing their families again. No documentary evidence is shown to support the claims that the children are not paid or that they are made to work until they die. The Harkin-Engel Protocol promised to end the use of child labour.<ref>, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)</ref> | |||
The documentary starts in Cologne, ] where Mistrati asks several chocolate company representatives whether they are aware of child labour in cocoa farms. In Mali, the film shows that children, having been promised paid work, are taken to towns near the border such as ], from where another trafficker transports the children over the border on a dirt-bike. Then they are left with a third trafficker who sells the children to farmers for around 250 Euros each. | |||
The children, ranging in age from 10 to 15, are forced to do hard and often hazardous labor, are often beaten, and most are never paid. Most of them stay with the plantation until they die, never seeing their families again. The ], an agreement that was signed by the major chocolate companies almost 10 years before the film was made, promised to end the use of child labour.<ref>, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)</ref> | |||
When confronted with this issue, corporate representatives denied all rumors of child labor and trafficking, but the investigations of the filmmakers brought to light the continued widespread use of trafficked child slaves on cocoa plantations. | When confronted with this issue, corporate representatives denied all rumors of child labor and trafficking, but the investigations of the filmmakers brought to light the continued widespread use of trafficked child slaves on cocoa plantations. | ||
] and other companies declined an invitation to watch the film and to answer questions. In response, Mistrati set up a large screen next to |
] and other companies declined an invitation to watch the film and to answer questions. In response, Mistrati set up a large screen next to Nestlé’s headquarters in Switzerland, forcing employees to catch a glimpse of child labor in the cocoa industry. | ||
As a closing edit window to the film, during the credits roll, we see the local police arrive, to ask why they are showing the film outside |
As a closing edit window to the film, during the credits roll, we see the local police arrive, to ask why they are showing the film outside Nestlé's Head Office in ], Switzerland. The police ask if the film is 'for or against Nestlé'. The reply is "It is not against". After checking their documents the policeman says "we turn it off", referring to showing the film. {{Citation needed|date=July 2015}} | ||
Clearly, almost as soon as they started showing the film, Nestle's executive rang the police who typically, outside of an emergency, can take 20–40 minutes to turn up. The implication being that Nestle, if not the whole chocolate industry, is hyper sensitive to this kind of publicity and will use authority to suppress anything which might demoralise its workforce or stigmatize its product. | |||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
In 2012, ''The Dark Side of Chocolate'' was nominated for the ] |
In 2012, ''The Dark Side of Chocolate'' was nominated for the ] in the category of Information & Culture.<ref>]</ref><ref></ref> | ||
==Personnel== | |||
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* Creators: ], ] | |||
==Complete credits== | |||
* Producer: Helle Faber | |||
A film by ] & ] | |||
* Journalist: Svante Karlshoej Ipsen | |||
* Script: ] | |||
Journalist: Svante Karlshoej Ipsen | |||
* Editor: Andreas Birch Eriksen | |||
* Research: Ditte Nielsen, Svante Karlshoej Ipsen, Miki Mistrati, U. Roberto Romano, Youchaou * Traor, Assoumane Maiga | |||
Script: ] | |||
* Photographers: Henrik Bohn Ipsen, U. Roberto Romano, Niels Thastum | |||
* Assistant Photographer: Miki Mistrati | |||
Editor: Andreas Birch Eriksen | |||
* Color Grade: Andreas Birch Eriksen | |||
* Sound: Bobby Hess, Asser Borgen | |||
Research: Ditte Nielsen, Svante Karlshoej Ipsen, Miki Mistrati, U. Roberto Romano, Youchaou Traor, Assoumane Maiga | |||
* Sound Assistant: Ingeborg Holten | |||
* Composer: Jonas Colstrup | |||
Photographers: Henrik Bohn Ipsen, U. Roberto Romano, Niels Thastum | |||
* Graphics: Benny Box | |||
* Narrator: ] | |||
Assistant Photographer: Miki Mistrati | |||
* Production Managers: Mathilde Hvid Lippmann, Joel Norup Soegaard | |||
* Production Assistants: Markus Ramlau, Helene Juncher Jensen, Rasmus Odgaard | |||
Color Grade: Andreas Birch Eriksen | |||
* Technical Assistance: Jonas Abildgaard | |||
* Translations: Helene Juncher Jensen, Tolkegruppen Koebenhavn (Prestige Network Ltd) | |||
Sound: Bobby Hess, Asser Borgen | |||
* Webdesign: Kalle Graverholt | |||
* Associates: Osange Silou-Kieffer, Bernard Kieffer, Fabian Abitbol, ProShop Europe | |||
Sound Assistant: Ingeborg Holten | |||
* Partners: Mette Hoffmann (DR2) & Barbara Biemann (NDR) | |||
* Support From: Danida, Media, Monique Dobretz (TSR), Axel Arno (SVT), Arto Hyvonen (YLE), ERR Jaspreet Singh Syan | |||
Composer: Jonas Colstrup | |||
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Graphics: Benny Box | |||
Narrator: David Bateson | |||
Production Managers: Mathilde Hvid Lippmann, Joel Norup Soegaard | |||
Production Assistants: Markus Ramlau, Helene Juncher Jensen, Rasmus Odgaard | |||
Technical Assistance: Jonas Abildgaard | |||
Translations: Helene Juncher Jensen, Tolkegruppen Koebenhavn, Prestige Network Ltd. | |||
Webdesign: Kalle Graverholt | |||
Special Thanks To: Osange Silou-Kieffer, Bernard Kieffer, Fabian Abitbol, ProShop Europe | |||
Executive Producer: Helle Faber | |||
Produced in Corporation With: Mette Hoffmann (DR2) & Barbara Biemann (NDR) | |||
Produced With the Support From: Danida, Media, Pools and Lottery Funds of the Ministry of Education, Monique Dobretz (TSR), Axel Arno (SVT), Arto Hyvonen (YLE), ERR Jaspreet Singh Syan | |||
By Bastard Film & TV<ref></ref> (located in Copenhagen, Denmark<ref></ref>) | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 5 September 2024
2010 Danish film
The Dark Side of Chocolate | |
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Directed by | |
Produced by | Helle Faber |
Edited by | Andreas Birch Eriksen |
Music by | Jonas Colstrup |
Production company | Bastard Film & TV |
Release date |
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Country | Denmark |
Languages | English German French |
The Dark Side of Chocolate is a 2010 documentary film about the exploitation and slavetrading of African children to harvest chocolate still occurring nearly ten years after the cocoa industry pledged to end it.
Background
Cocoa plantations in Ghana and the Ivory Coast provide 80% of the world's chocolate, according to CorpWatch. Chocolate producers around the world have been pressured to “verify that their chocolate is not the product of child labor or slavery.”
In 2000, BBC aired Slavery: A Global Investigation which brought the issue of child labor in the cocoa industry to light.
In 2001, the Chocolate Manufacturers Association and its members signed a document that prohibited child trafficking and labor in the cocoa industry after 2008. Despite this effort, numerous children are still forced to work on cocoa plantations in Africa.
In 2009, Mars and Cadbury joined the Rainforest Alliance to fight against child labor. By 2020, these major chocolate manufacturers hoped to completely eradicate child labor on any plantations from which they purchase their cocoa. As of 2019, there are still 1.56 million child laborers in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
Production
The Dark Side of Chocolate was directed by Danish journalist, lawyer and writer Miki Mistrati who investigated the use of child labor and trafficked children in chocolate production. It was filmed by U. Roberto Romano and produced by Helle Faber.
The filming started in Germany, where Mistrati asked vendors where their chocolate comes from. They then flew to Mali, where many of the children are from. Next, they explored the Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria where the cocoa plantations are located. The film ends in Switzerland where both the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Nestle headquarters are located.
Much of the footage in this documentary is recorded using a secret camera, but some of the material was deleted by the authorities.
The documentary was released in 2010, first in Denmark, and later in Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, and Norway.
Synopsis
In 2001, the Chocolate Manufacturers Association formed an action plan entitled the Harkin–Engel Protocol, an agreement that was signed by the major chocolate companies almost 10 years before the film was made, aimed at ending child trafficking and slave labor in the cocoa industry.
The documentary starts in Cologne, Germany where Mistrati asks several chocolate company representatives whether they are aware of child labour in cocoa farms. In Mali, the film shows that children, having been promised paid work, are taken to towns near the border such as Zégoua, from where another trafficker transports the children over the border on a dirt-bike. Then they are left with a third trafficker who sells the children to farmers for a starting price of 230 Euros each.
The children, ranging in age from 10 to 15, are forced to do hard and often hazardous labor, are often beaten, and according to the film's narrator most are never paid. The narrator also claims that most of them stay with the plantation until they die, never seeing their families again. No documentary evidence is shown to support the claims that the children are not paid or that they are made to work until they die. The Harkin-Engel Protocol promised to end the use of child labour.
When confronted with this issue, corporate representatives denied all rumors of child labor and trafficking, but the investigations of the filmmakers brought to light the continued widespread use of trafficked child slaves on cocoa plantations.
Nestlé and other companies declined an invitation to watch the film and to answer questions. In response, Mistrati set up a large screen next to Nestlé’s headquarters in Switzerland, forcing employees to catch a glimpse of child labor in the cocoa industry.
As a closing edit window to the film, during the credits roll, we see the local police arrive, to ask why they are showing the film outside Nestlé's Head Office in Vevey, Switzerland. The police ask if the film is 'for or against Nestlé'. The reply is "It is not against". After checking their documents the policeman says "we turn it off", referring to showing the film.
Reception
In 2012, The Dark Side of Chocolate was nominated for the Adolf Grimme Award in the category of Information & Culture.
Personnel
- Creators: Miki Mistrati, U. Roberto Romano
- Producer: Helle Faber
- Journalist: Svante Karlshoej Ipsen
- Script: Miki Mistrati
- Editor: Andreas Birch Eriksen
- Research: Ditte Nielsen, Svante Karlshoej Ipsen, Miki Mistrati, U. Roberto Romano, Youchaou * Traor, Assoumane Maiga
- Photographers: Henrik Bohn Ipsen, U. Roberto Romano, Niels Thastum
- Assistant Photographer: Miki Mistrati
- Color Grade: Andreas Birch Eriksen
- Sound: Bobby Hess, Asser Borgen
- Sound Assistant: Ingeborg Holten
- Composer: Jonas Colstrup
- Graphics: Benny Box
- Narrator: David Bateson
- Production Managers: Mathilde Hvid Lippmann, Joel Norup Soegaard
- Production Assistants: Markus Ramlau, Helene Juncher Jensen, Rasmus Odgaard
- Technical Assistance: Jonas Abildgaard
- Translations: Helene Juncher Jensen, Tolkegruppen Koebenhavn (Prestige Network Ltd)
- Webdesign: Kalle Graverholt
- Associates: Osange Silou-Kieffer, Bernard Kieffer, Fabian Abitbol, ProShop Europe
- Partners: Mette Hoffmann (DR2) & Barbara Biemann (NDR)
- Support From: Danida, Media, Monique Dobretz (TSR), Axel Arno (SVT), Arto Hyvonen (YLE), ERR Jaspreet Singh Syan
References
- "Contact Database". Archived from the original on 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- COLUMN: Chocolate industry built on blood and sweat of child slaves Archived 2012-10-02 at the Wayback Machine, Lonnie Allen, Central Michigan Life, 18 October 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)
- Film Shows Cocoa Child Slavery Continues Archived 2016-04-01 at the Wayback Machine, Adrienne Fitch-Frankel, Fair Trade Blog, Global Exchange, 4 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2010)
- AFRICA: The Dark Side of Chocolate Archived 2018-02-27 at the Wayback Machine, Kate McMahon, CorpWatch, 25 October 2005 (retrieved 29 October 2012)
- The dark side of chocolate: Are candy companies doing enough to end child labor?, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)
- Ghana Consultative Meeting 2010, Tulane University, 11 June 2010 (retrieved 6 November 2012)
- The dark side of chocolate: Are candy companies doing enough to end child labor?, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)
- Child Labor in the Production of Cocoa, U.S. Department of Labor, retrieved 17 June 2021
- "Former TI Media exec Miki Mistrati launches factual prodco".
- Feature film exposes the dark side of treat, Jenny Jelen, Northern Life, 19 October 2010 (retrieved 20 October 2010)
- "The Dark Side of Chocolate - Miki Mistrati - BOLDtalks 2012". YouTube.
- Chocolate and Slavery Archived 2012-02-10 at the Wayback Machine, Samlanchith Chanthavong, "Chocolate and Slavery", 2002
- The dark side of chocolate: Are candy companies doing enough to end child labor?, Sara Peck, "News Review", 05 August 2010 (retrieved 29 October 2012)
- Miki Mistrati - da.wikipedia.com
- Miki Mistrati - LinkedIn
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