Movies and TvShows featuring "albinism" theme.

In the small town of Mill Valley in 1968, a group of teenagers stumble upon a mysterious book in a haunted house. As they read the stories within, they discover that the tales are coming true, and they must find a way to stop the evil that is unleashing their worst nightmares upon them.

After getting out of jail, where she learned to care for the sick, Alma, an albino woman, is determined to recover at any cost something much more important than her own freedom. In order to do so, Alma must spend her nights taking care of Clemente, a hypochondriac compulsively obsessed with avoiding sudden death. Their relationship moves through suspicion, fear and compassion to tenderness and love.

In Can You See Us?, a boy with albinism is rejected by his father at birth, leading him to navigate a challenging childhood filled with bullying, tragedy, and cautious hope. This powerful coming-of-age drama explores the struggles and resilience of the protagonist as he strives to find acceptance and forge his own path.

A determined 16-year-old with albinism makes it her mission to become a professional model in her hometown of Minneapolis, while attempting to go unnoticed in every other aspect of her teenage life.

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.

Based on real life incidents, a young Black woman with white skin due to Albinism struggles to fit in with society

Kibera is the largest slum area in Nairobi, and the largest urban slum in Africa. This documentary depicts three important problems; violence, drugs (miraa) and albinos killing.The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people .Most of Kibera slum residents live in extreme poverty, earning less than $1.00 per day. Unemployment rates are high. Persons living with HIV in the slum are many, as are AIDS cases. Cases of assault and rape are common. There are few schools, and most people cannot afford education for their children. Clean water is scarce. Diseases caused by poor hygiene are prevalent.

Imagine how life must be for someone whose skin has no protection whatsoever from the sun. And now imagine living in a country that averages over 80% sunshine during any given year. Welcome to Paulus's life in Namibia.

In Tanzania there is a growing clandestine market for albino skin, bones and hair as ingredients in potions that promise to make people rich. As a result people with albinism live in fear of being abducted or maimed. Jerome, a young karate master, has made teaching kids with albinism to defend themselves his life's mission. Now he’s determined to take one of them to a world championship in Japan.

In the border town of Malpaso: Braulio works with his grandfather while his twin, Candido, remains secluded due to his albinism. After their grandfather passes, Braulio will look after Candido, who dreams of the return of their father.

Liengu, an adorable and brilliant albino of twelve, arrives in Bonalyonga (a village nestled in the side of Mount Cameroon) with her mother and father to spend holidays.

Sètchémè (20 years old) is a young albino girl. She is different from her parents and her sisters, who, on the other hand, are “normal”. She does not accept herself. She feels alone and wonders who she is. But her friend, Mélanie, leads her to smile, dream and think about love.

Blanco is a documentary film that tells the story of a man with albinism living in a rural setting. The film explores his struggles, his passion for riding a motorcycle, and his love for bachata music. Through cinema verite style, the audience gets a glimpse into the daily life and challenges faced by this unique individual.

The film highlights the biological aspect of albinism, which is a genetic and hereditary abnormality that affects not only pigmentation, but also, and above all, the physical and moral conditions of people.

White Gold is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the challenges and resilience of an individual with albinism. It follows their journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and overcoming societal prejudice.

People with albinism in Malawi are being hunted for their body parts. These are their stories.