Bling: A Planet Rock 16 years old

The blood diamond & hip-hop

Bling is a documentary film which focuses on the complex relationship between “blood” diamonds, conflict, the influence of Hip-Hop music and culture, and community development. Produced by VH1 Rock Docs, Article 19 Films, and UNDP, the film features the participation of Hip-Hop artists from the US and Sierra Leone. The objective of the film is not to shame people into boycotting diamonds. Instead, it is to raise a voice on behalf of the millions of diamond diggers and to help disadvantaged communities and entrepreneurs reach their full economic potential. Promoting conscious consumerism and using the power and influence of the hip-hop music, Bling tries to encourage buying "clean" diamonds.

Credits

Bling: A Planet Rock Cast

Name Character
Kanye West He was 30, now 46 years old as Himself
Tego Calderón He was 35, now 52 years old as Himself
Jadakiss He was 32, now 48 years old as Himself
Ishmael Beah He was 26, now 43 years old as Himself
Paul Wall He was 26, now 43 years old as Himself
Raekwon He was 37, now 54 years old as Himself

Bling: A Planet Rock Crew

Name Department
Raquel Cepeda as Director. She was 34 (now 50) years old Directing
Bling: A Planet Rock poster
Bling: A Planet Rock (16 years)

The blood diamond & hip-hop

  • Release day: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Budget: 750000.00