Nothing Lasts Forever

2022

1 hr. 27 min.

Documentary

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100%

28 Reviews

Tomatometer

84%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Hidden from public view, a war is raging inside the diamond industry. When filmmaker Jason Kohn infiltrates this highly secretive world, he uncovers a vast, far reaching crime that threatens the value of every diamond ever mined. At stake is nothing less than the universal symbol of love and commitment - the engagement ring. Featuring some of the most colorful and powerful industry insiders, Nothing Lasts Forever launches us deep inside a criminal investigation and forces us to reconsider the creation of value itself.

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Critics Consensus

As entertaining as it is educational, Nothing Lasts Forever opens an insightful window into the diamond industry while questioning the nature of intrinsic value.

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Khalid A

Must-watch. A truly eye-opening experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Alastair M

Well paced, gives a good insight to the industry.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/13/23

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Bill P

There are lots of these revelations about diamonds but this is the best. The utter BS from the diamond industry is laid out baldly. They want to stigmatize manufactured diamonds even though there is absolutely no difference between them and mined diamonds. Love Aja Raden's books and she's great in this. Responding to the accusation that manufactured diamonds are a lie, she puts it like this: diamonds are a lie, they're not rare and they're all the same and they are not really valuable, so the manufactured diamonds are "a lie about a lie." Great stuff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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brian m

for anyone who wants to know the truth & judge for themselves. this documentary is will give you something to thinkabout the diamond industry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Harorld H

Jon S is full of S Jon S is full of H Jon S is full of I Jon S is full of T

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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jay j

A must see, into the dark world of a industry that has no scruples or misgivings on the harm they do to their own and others in the world. They hide behind the shadow of money and power and would not think twice to swindle for a profit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Jason Kohn

Director

Aja Raden

Self

Amanda Branson Gill

Producer

Jared Goldman

Producer

Jason Kohn

Producer

Vinnie Malhotra

Executive Producer

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Once in a while there comes a documentary that has the potential to permanently shift the way you look at its subject. Nothing Lasts Forever is one of them.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 12, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Thumping thriller music, boldly shot globe-spanning locations and a precise and unrelenting polemic are just some of the draws for this propulsive documentary takedown of the diamond industry.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 10, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Kohn’s talking heads are remarkably animated and, collectively, the interviews present a provocative debate about the meaning of “valuable.”

Feb 10, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It covers a lot of territory, and could appeal to the casual as well as the more knowledgeable diamond fancier.

Rated: B

May 4, 2023

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

The film has a colourful array of talking heads, including several who attack the cultural propaganda that gave gemstones value in the first place.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 14, 2023

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

The film is strikingly well-constructed to build a sense of intrigue. And what it reveals about human nature is fascinating.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 13, 2023

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Synopsis

Hidden from public view, a war is raging inside the diamond industry. When filmmaker Jason Kohn infiltrates this highly secretive world, he uncovers a vast, far reaching crime that threatens the value of every diamond ever mined. At stake is nothing less than the universal symbol of love and commitment - the engagement ring. Featuring some of the most colorful and powerful industry insiders, Nothing Lasts Forever launches us deep inside a criminal investigation and forces us to reconsider the creation of value itself.

Director: Jason Kohn
Executive Producer: Vinnie Malhotra
Production Co: Kilo Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English

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