
In My Genes
What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
78 min
Release Date
2009-04-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
Fatma Abdallah
Grace Karihe
Delphine Karumba
Benedict Kinyua
Pamela Mukami
Alex Munyere
James Mutai
Agnes Muthakye
Isaac Mwaura
C.K. Nyambura
Wycliffe Ogutu
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