DiCaprio denies political motivation behind Blood Diamond

Leonardo DiCaprio is proud new movie Blood Diamond is educating people about the controversial diamond industry, but he insists he didn't accept the role to become a political campaigner.

DiCaprio denies political motivation behind Blood Diamond

Leonardo DiCaprio is proud new movie Blood Diamond is educating people about the controversial diamond industry, but he insists he didn't accept the role to become a political campaigner.

The Titanic actor is pleased the film has brought the issue of conflict diamonds - precious stones sold to fund warfare - to the public's attention, but he denies accepting the role to rally against the diamond industry.

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