In My Genes (2009)

What is it like to be 'white' in a 'black' society?

In My Genes (2009) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Benedict Kinyua, Coire Williams
Cinematography: Willie Owusu
Editing: Lupita Nyong'o
Country: Kenya
Language: English, Kiswahili
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories

Keywords

social documentary, albino, woman director, albinism, documentary

Trailer

In My Genes Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
In My Genes stars Fatma Abdallah, Grace Karihe, Delphine Karumba, Benedict Kinyua, Pamela Mukami, Alex Munyere.
How long is In My Genes?
In My Genes has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is In My Genes?
In My Genes is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was In My Genes produced?
In My Genes was produced in Kenya.
What are the themes of In My Genes?
The themes of In My Genes include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories.