Benin’s cotton trade: The hidden cost of “White Gold”

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In northern Benin, the cotton harvest is more than a season — it’s a lifeline. Every year between October and January, drivers like Dramane and Zachari risk everything on dangerous roads, transporting what is known as “white gold,” a crop that represents nearly 40% of the country’s exports.

But behind this vital industry lies a harsh reality. Cotton farming places immense pressure on already fragile land, consuming vast amounts of water in a region where access to clean water remains a daily struggle. As trucks overloaded with cotton race toward the port of Cotonou, drivers face exhaustion, mechanical failures, and constant danger — all for minimal pay.

This powerful documentary offers a raw and immersive look into the lives of those who keep the cotton trade alive: overworked drivers, struggling farmers, women laboring under extreme conditions, and dock workers earning just cents for backbreaking work. Through their stories, the film reveals the human cost behind a global industry and the stark inequalities that persist in one of the world’s poorest regions.

A gripping journey through survival, resilience, and economic reality — where every mile traveled tells a story of sacrifice.
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