The Divers of Sewa

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Dr. Laurent Cartier captures a truly fascinating insight into the world of artisanal diamond mining. Get an up close and personal glimpse into the remarkable life of a diamond digger and their passionate quest to search for diamonds at the bottom of the Sewa river in Sierra Leone.

 
 

Original Video Link: https://vimeo.com/444162165

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