White Shadow

– Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 57 Minutes
Release Year:
2013
White Shadow (2013)

Since 2008, albinos in Tanzania have become human targets. Witch doctors offer huge sums of cash for their body parts to be used in magic potions. From 2008 to 2010, more than 200 witch-doctor inspired murders occurred. As a local saying goes: “Albinos do not die, they just disappear.” This is the story of Alias, an albino boy on the run. After his father’s murder, his mother sends him to the city. His uncle Kosmos, a truck driver, takes care of him. Alias learns fast in the city, selling sunglasses, DVDs and cellphones, it will not take long before the boy experiences at first hand the difficulties of life and of being different.

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Release Date:

23 Jan 2015

Language:

Swahili

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Noaz Deshe

Writer:

Noaz Deshe, James Masson

Main Actors:

Hamisi Bazili, Salum Abdallah, Riziki Ally, James Gayo

Plot:

The story of Alias, a young Albino on the run, hunted by local witch doctors who use Albinos body parts for their potions.

Awards:

10 wins & 7 nominations.

Production:

Asmara Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%