In My Genes

In My Genes

2009
1h 18m
1.0

1.0/10

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

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
Kenya
Spoken Languages
English Swahili

Quick Facts

Release Date April 1, 2009
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1474233

Cast

Fatma Abdallah
Fatma Abdallah

Grace Karihe
Grace Karihe

Delphine Karumba
Delphine Karumba

Benedict Kinyua
Benedict Kinyua

Pamela Mukami
Pamela Mukami

Alex Munyere
Alex Munyere

James Mutai
James Mutai

Agnes Muthakye
Agnes Muthakye

Isaac Mwaura
Isaac Mwaura

C.K. Nyambura
C.K. Nyambura

Wycliffe Ogutu
Wycliffe Ogutu

Key Crew

Lupita Nyong'o
Director
Lupita Nyong'o
Executive Producer