What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?

In My Genes

1.0(1 votes)Apr 1, 20091h 18m

Overview

Agnes may not seem like someone with much to laugh about. For one thing, she has albinism - a lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes - and her appearance has provoked prejudice from family, friends and strangers since she was born. But despite all odds, Agnes refuses to lead a life of sorrow. This fascinating and inspiring documentary also shares the stories of seven other people's individual experiences of living their lives with albinism in Kenya, a predominantly black society. While each person's story is unique, they all have one thing in common: they know what it is like to stand out uncomfortably from the crowd.

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Director

Lupita Nyong'o

Status

Released

Language

English

Top Cast

Fatma Abdallah

Fatma Abdallah

Grace Karihe

Grace Karihe

Delphine Karumba

Delphine Karumba

Benedict Kinyua

Benedict Kinyua

Pamela Mukami

Pamela Mukami

Alex Munyere

Alex Munyere

James Mutai

James Mutai

Agnes Muthakye

Agnes Muthakye

Isaac Mwaura

Isaac Mwaura

C.K. Nyambura

C.K. Nyambura

Wycliffe Ogutu

Wycliffe Ogutu

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