CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 18m

In My Genes

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

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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.

Directed byLupita Nyong'o

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
EN
Released
April 1, 2009

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10 credited
Starring

Fatma Abdallah

Grace Karihe

Delphine Karumba

Benedict Kinyua

Pamela Mukami

Alex Munyere

James Mutai

Agnes Muthakye

Isaac Mwaura

C.K. Nyambura

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Directed by
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o

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