"Blood Diamond" is a 2006 film directed by Edward Zwick that explores the illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone during the 1990s civil war. The story follows a fisherman, Solomon Vandy, who is separated from his family and discovers a rare pink diamond. He teams up with a mercenary, Danny Archer, and a journalist, Maddy Bowen, to recover the diamond and expose the brutal realities of conflict diamonds. The film highlights the ethical issues surrounding the diamond industry, including how diamonds are mined and sold to finance violence and exploitation. It raises awareness about the impact of consumer choices on global conflicts and encourages viewers to consider the origins of the products they purchase.