Yale African Students Association presents:
Lupita Nyong'o's In My Genes
The first installment of the YASA film series, followed by a discussion
with the film's award-winning Director and Producer!
Wednesday October 21st 2009, at 8pm
Afro-American Cultural Center , 211 Park Street
Lighten Room
About the Film : Agnes may not seem like someone with much to laugh about. For one thing, she has albinism-- a lack of pigment in the skin 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 in a crowd
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