In My Genes
“What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?”
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.
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IN MY GENES Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-23
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01/04/2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Original Score
- Coire Williams, Benedict Kinyua
- Original Title
- In My Genes
- Country of Origin
- Kenya
- Release Date
- 01/04/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lupita Nyong'o
Coire Williams, Benedict Kinyua
Willie Owusu
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o
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Lupita Nyong'o
Director
Lupita Nyong'o
Editor
Willie Owusu
Director of Photography
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What is In My Genes about?
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.
Who directed In My Genes?
In My Genes was directed by Lupita Nyong'o.
Who stars in In My Genes?
The principal cast of In My Genes includes Fatma Abdallah, Grace Karihe, Delphine Karumba, Benedict Kinyua, Pamela Mukami.
When was In My Genes released and how long is it?
In My Genes was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for In My Genes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In My Genes was composed by Coire Williams, Benedict Kinyua.