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BEHIND THE SCREEN examines the lifecycle of computers, revealing the complex economic and social systems behind their production and disposal. It shows the journey of a computer from gold-mining in West Africa to electronics manufacturing in the Czech Republic, showcasing the labor of migrant workers. The film also addresses the environmental impact of electronic waste, particularly in Ghana, where discarded computers end up.
The documentary presents a stark contrast between the rich western world that consumes these products and the communities that bear the brunt of their production and disposal. By putting faces to the workers involved in each stage, it aims to make the invisible connections in the global economy more visible and understandable.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of gold-mining in West Africa.
- •Meet migrant workers in Czech electronics factories.
- •Find out about Ghana's electronic waste crisis.
Did You Know
•7 computers are produced worldwide every second.
•Only 4 humans are born at the same time globally.
•Electronics manufacturing often involves migrant workers in the Czech Republic.
•Electronic waste dumps in Ghana are the final destination for many computers.
Perfect For
Global economic systemsElectronic waste issuesLabor rights in manufacturing