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In the Shadow of the Sun

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Josephat and Vedastus pursue their dreams in the face of prejudice about their albinism.

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Sarah Boslaugh PopMatters 05/24/2013
7/10
...does a fine job of presenting the difficulties faced by albinos in Tanzania, but fails to dig deeper to uncover the financial interests behind this horrifying trade in human body parts. Go to Full Review Jennifer Tate ViewLondon 03/27/2013
5/5
An eye-opening and awareness-raising film documenting the cruel treatment of albinism in Tanzania, In the Shadow of the Sun is an emotionally gripping and truly harrowing documentary with an inspiring message of courage and strength. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 03/15/2013
4/5
Freeland captures the beauty of Tanzania and uses the landscape as a way of illustrating the isolation and loneliness suffered by those with albinism. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/15/2019 Would love to see it, but can't find it available on DVD anywhere and no upcoming viewings in my area. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Harry Freeland

Director

Josephat Torner

Actor

Brian Hill

Executive Producer

Harry Freeland

Producer

Samuel Sim

Original Music

Harry Freeland

Cinematographer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Josephat and Vedastus pursue their dreams in the face of prejudice about their albinism.
Director
Harry Freeland
Producer
Harry Freeland
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
Swahili
Runtime
1h 28m