In My Genes

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

In My Genes — Plot

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.

• Release date
• April 1, 2009
• Runtime
• 78 min
• Genres
• Drama, Documentary
• Director
• Lupita Nyong'o