Postcolonialism in edward zwick's blood diamond's perspective (2006)

Abstract

The following dissertation is concerned with the analysis of diverse themes related to Africa's underdevelopment in Edward Zwick's movie Blood Diamond (2006). Alongside depicting the pillar aspects of Postcolonialism, the dishonesty and humanity featured in the movie performed by Leonardo DiCaprio, and how the Hollywood industry visualises the underdeveloped countries. It fundamentally explores the corruption happening within African countries, precisely Sierra Leone, where the movie illustrates the state's social image after civil war, and how the dark side of the diamond industry is shown. I have argued that Blood Diamond illustrates the problems that Africans encounter, whether internal conflicts, exploitation, or loss of identity. Hence, the American implications are significantly present, more so, the atrocious effects of Postcolonialism. The movie delivers at the end a message to the audience about redemption, justice, and the misuse of the power of advanced nations, along with the values that can be found in hardship times.