Movie Details
Status: Released
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2009
Release Date: 14/04/2009 (New York African Film Festival)
Country: Kenya
Language: EnglishSwahili
Age Rating: –
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Synopsis
What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?
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. Written by Lupita Nyong'o
Crew
Directed by: Lupita Nyong'o
Screenplay by: Lupita Nyong'o
Cinematography: Willie Owusu
Edited by: Lupita Nyong'o
Music by: Coire Williams Benedict Kinyua
Starring: Agnes Muthakye
Cast
Agnes Muthakye | as | Herself |
C.K. Nyambura | as | Herself |
Isaac Mwaura | as | Himself |
Wycliffe Ogutu | as | Himself |
Pamela Mukami | as | Herself |
Benedict Kinyua | as | Himself |
Delphine Karumba | as | Herself |
Grace Karihe | as | Herself |
Fatma Abdallah | as | Herself |
James Mutai | as | Himself |
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