Photographer Marcus Bleasdale in the Congo

Name: Photographer Marcus Bleasdale in the Congo
Uploaded: 2013-10-05T19:05:55Z
Duration: P244S
Description: National Geographic photographer Marcus Bleasdale has spent decades finding beauty in trauma. His recent work in the Congo is featured in the magazine’s 125th anniversary issue celebrating its history of photographic excellence. “The Price of Precious” documents child labor in camps that extract not blood diamonds, but tin, tungsten and tantalum -- minerals used in electronic products.

Clip: 10/05/2013 | 4m 4s

National Geographic photographer Marcus Bleasdale has spent decades finding beauty in trauma. His recent work in the Congo is featured in the magazine’s 125th anniversary issue celebrating its history of photographic excellence. “The Price of Precious” documents child labor in camps that extract not blood diamonds, but tin, tungsten and tantalum -- minerals used in electronic products.

Aired: 10/05/13

Rating: NR

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