In My Genes
“What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?”
2009•1h 18m•1.0•Released
DramaDocumentary
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.
Director
Lupita Nyong'o
Languages
English, Swahili
Cast
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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