Summaries

What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society? How does it feel to be a member of one of the most hyper-visible and yet invisible groups of people?

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.—Lupita Nyong'o

Details

Keywords
  • disability
  • human rights
  • student film
  • educational
  • third world
Genres
  • Drama
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 31, 2009
Countries of origin Kenya
Language English Swahili
Filming locations Kiserian, Kenya

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Runtime 1h 17m
Color Color
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