“…A salutary rebuke to prejudice, in all its forms… IN MY GENES therefore becomes an important, challenging and, above all, necessary film.”
— John Sibi-Okumu, Writer, Actor and Television Presenter

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 in a crowd!


“A candid exposé of what it means to live with albinism in Africa, the direct essence of our being.”
— Isaac Mwaura, Albinism Society of Kenya

“GREAT… beautifully shot… very engaging… a HUGE accomplishment.”
— Byron Hurt, Award-Winning Filmmaker, HIP HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES


Languages: English, Swahili | Subtitles: English | Video Standard 4:3 | 78 Mins.

© 2009 Seventh Sense Communications

Funded in part by Safaricom Ltd., CFC Stanbic Bank, and individual contributions