Fair Trade Month :: Black Gold

There has been a lot of hype about the new movie Black Gold documenting the struggle to make sure farmers are being paid fair wages for their products. It is great to see that coffee bars and houses are the hot trend these days with coffee lovers paying more and more for great product. Coffee companies are doing well financially and things are great. The horrible part is that the growers in coffee producing countries are among the poorest in the world. Does that make since? This film documents this struggle and is starting to be shown in cities across the country to rave reviews. I received an email from my friends at Bongo Java in Nashville, TN a few days ago as they are hosting a screening at a great little theater close to one of their stores. I see there are many screenings in Seattle and in other big cities but what about places like Bozeman? I have been in contact with Rick, the director of marketing and distribution for the film, trying to get Black Gold shown right here in Bozeman. He told me that they hare having a hard time screening the film in markets like this because they cannot find a place to show it. I have been in touch with some friends that are very involved in the Bozeman movie market and hope to bring this film to Montana. I will keep you updated of the progress. Are you in a small market where this film has yet to be shown? Get in touch with them and try to get it on the big screens. ..be bold Tagged: fair trade month, fairtrade, espresso, coffee, tea, oxfam, blackgold