“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.
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Cast
12 people
Lupita Nyong'o Director · Willie Owusu Cinematographer
United States release April 1, 2009 · Produced in Kenya · Languages English, Swahili
Production
Kenya
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Swahili
Release dates
United States · April 1, 2009
Theatrical
Kenya · May 28, 2009
Theatrical
Netherlands
September 1, 2009
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