Director Zwick speaks on Controversy
Zwick's comments to Nikki Finke at Los Angeles Daily News http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-blood-diamond-director-ed-zwick-calls-gossip-report-very-cynical-and-appalling-says-production-kepts-its-promises-to-africa/

And Jeffrey Wells adds some comments (from someone who has seen the movie) http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/archives/2006/10/blood_intention.php

Thanks for the links lena. There'd be more than a hint of deja vu for Leo after his experiences filming "The Beach".