Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) Foundation will host a free, private online screening on 3rd June, 2021 at 7PM ET for the documentary River of Gold, followed by a livestream Q&A with co-director Sarah duPont, WJA Foundation President Brandee Dallow, sustainable business strategist Christina Miller, and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and co-author of Dirty Gold, Nicholas Nehamas.
River of Gold chronicles a clandestine journey bearing witness to the apocalyptic destruction of the Amazon rainforest in the pursuit of illegally mined gold. Presented by the WJA Foundation, Amazon Aid Foundation, and Ethical Metalsmiths, this event will explore responsible sourcing opportunities and how to participate in the work of positive, transformative change within our industry. A trailer for the film can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/422483639
“WJA Foundation is pleased to kick-off our Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Education Fund with a private free screening of River of Gold. A portion of donations from this event will go directly toward funding education scholarships to advance best practices in our industry,” said WJA Executive Director, Jennifer Markas.
Amazon Aid Foundation educates and activates global citizens to protect the Amazon through art, science, multimedia and film. Its vision is to preserve the Amazon rainforest for the health of the planet and for future generations to enjoy. “Our aim with River of Gold is to show the impact of illicit and unregulated gold mining in order to inspire change,” noted River of Gold Co-Director & Amazon Aid Foundation Founder Sarah duPont.