Diamonds and Rust

Name: Diamonds and Rust
Genre: Documentary
Released: May 10, 2002
Duration: 73 min
Rating: 63

2002

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First Run/Icarus Films | Release Date: May 10, 2002

Summary: This documentary about the multiethnic crew of a South African diamond ship off the African coast presents a revealing microcosm of social disintegration.

Director: Adi Barash and Ruth Shatz

Genre(s): Documentary

Runtime: 73 min

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Phil Hall

Engrossing and brilliantly insightful production. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

It's a documentary, but the filmmakers couldn't have scripted a more revealing microcosm of profiteering and exploitation. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Expertly edited chronicle doesn't lead to any major explosion, but reveals plenty -- little of it pleasant -- en-route. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Directors Adi Barash and Ruth Shatz do a brilliant job of letting the South African, Israeli, Cuban and Namibian men aboard speak for themselves. Read full review

David Sterritt

You meet some fascinating personalities during this uncomfortable voyage. Read full review

Dave Kehr

A film that chugs along as listlessly as the ship itself, discovering moments of value in a sea of ennui. Read full review

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