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In My Genes

In My Genes

APR 1, 2009 · 78 MIN · DIR. LUPITA NYONG'O

DramaDocumentary

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.

Cast

  • Fatma Abdallah

  • Grace Karihe

  • Delphine Karumba

  • Benedict Kinyua

  • Pamela Mukami

  • Alex Munyere

  • James Mutai

  • Agnes Muthakye

  • Isaac Mwaura

  • C.K. Nyambura

  • Wycliffe Ogutu

Crew

Director of Photography

Willie Owusu

Editor

Lupita Nyong'o