Nothing Like Chocolate
| Year | 2012 |
| Director(s) | Kum-Kum Bhavnani |
| Runtime | 67 min |
Mott Green is an American expatriate living in Grenada, who co-owns and runs a chocolate cooperative. He founded it out of concern for sustainable development and improving conditions for workers, wanting to produce a high quality chocolate made from cocoa purchased fairly from local growers, in a plant that is solar-powered and employs native Grenadians. The film describes the poor labor conditions in the cocoa trade that often include child slave labor in West African countries. In contrast, Mott Green establishes relationships with local cocoa growers, buys their beans at fair prices and strives to keep his struggling company going in the face of economic pressures, equipment breakdowns and unexpected challenges.
Mott is an interesting character, driven to keep his small company going despite setbacks, and determined not to compromise his principles. We also meet Nelice, a cocoa grower in Grenada devoted to her farm and family. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, this film sheds light on the cocoa industry, showing the Grenada Chocolate Company as a small, determined player on the big stage of international chocolate production. You’ll find yourself wanting to buy their chocolate!
This film contains mature themes related to descriptions of the international cocoa trade as well as mild language.