Coltan, a metallic ore crucial for technology, primarily comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where local communities suffer due to conflict over its extraction. French filmmaker Jean-Gabriel Laynaud’s documentary Of Mud and Blood explores these issues and will premiere at the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) on Dec. 5, highlighting Black stories in cinema. VIBFF founder Fabienne Colas emphasizes the festival’s role in promoting diversity and supporting Black talent in film. The festival celebrates its five-year milestone amidst ongoing challenges for Black-led organizations in Canada.
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