In the Shadow of the Sun

Harry Freeland

U.S. premiere! Q&A with filmmaker!

Filmed over six years, In the Shadow of the Sun tells the story of two men with albinism in Tanzania pursuing their dreams in the face of virulent prejudice.

DIRECTOR
Harry Freeland
YEAR
2012
COUNTRY
UK / Tanzania
RUNTIME
84 minutes
LANGUAGE
English and Swahili with English subtitles
START DATE
June 13, 2013

U.S. premiere! Q&A with filmmaker!

Filmed over six years, In the Shadow of the Sun tells the story of two men with albinism in Tanzania pursuing their dreams in the face of virulent prejudice. Through his intimate portrait of these two men, filmmaker Harry Freeland reveals a story of deep-rooted superstition, heartfelt suffering, and incredible strength. 

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