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In My Genes

In My Genes

2009-04-01 78 Min 1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

In My Genes

Director

Lupita Nyong'o
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Fatma Abdallah
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Grace Karihe
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Delphine Karumba
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Benedict Kinyua
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Pamela Mukami
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Alex Munyere
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James Mutai
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Agnes Muthakye
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Isaac Mwaura
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C.K. Nyambura
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Wycliffe Ogutu