Chocolate slaves

About this resource

The closing line “the truth leaves a bitter taste” could be the start of a discussion on how to be a socially aware chocoholic, especially as an estimated 1.8 million children work on cocoa farms in parts of West Africa.

Format

Narrative with voice over about child labour in the chocolate industry

Visuals/Underscore: Contrasting images of luxury chocolate and life on cocoa farms.

Slow blues music.

Credits

Visuals : Paul Field

Voice-over : Boaz Dopemu

Words and music written by Paul Field

 

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