Movie
In My Genes (2009)
What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?
Drama · Documentary
Story
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 Starring: Fatma Abdallah, Grace Karihe, Delphine Karumba, Benedict Kinyua
In My Genes 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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