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In My Genes

What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?
Apr 1, 2009 · 1h 18m
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Drama
Documentary

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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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CAST

Fatma Abdallah
Grace Karihe
Delphine Karumba
Benedict Kinyua
Pamela Mukami
Alex Munyere
James Mutai
Agnes Muthakye
Directed by Lupita Nyong'o

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Released
Original language
EN
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Country
KE

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