Blood Diamond (2006), directed by Edward Zwick, is a gripping political war drama that delves into the complex issues surrounding conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone during the 1990s. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connelly.

Set against the backdrop of the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone, the story follows Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a fisherman who is separated from his family and forced to work in diamond mines controlled by rebel forces. During his time in the mines, he discovers a rare pink diamond and hides it in hopes of using it to secure his family’s freedom.

After being captured, Solomon is rescued by Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a mercenary and diamond smuggler who sees the diamond’s potential value. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), a journalist covering the conflict, they embark on a perilous journey to find Solomon’s family and expose the truth about conflict diamonds to the world.