The Boy From Geita

The Boy From Geita
Directed by	Vic Sarin
Written by	Vic Sarin Simon Rieber
Screenplay by	Vic Sarin
Produced by	Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
Starring	Peter Ash Adam Adam Robert
Release date	25 April 2014 (2014-04-25)
Running time	1h 19m
Countries	Tanzania Canada
Languages	English Kiswahili

The Boy From Geita is a 2014 documentary film directed by Vic Sarin that tells the story of Adam, a young boy from Geita, Tanzania, who suffers abuse due to superstitions surrounding albinism. ^[1] The film explores the challenges faced by people with albinism in Africa, particularly in Tanzania, where some believe their body parts hold mystical powers. ^{[2] [3]}

Synopsis

The film follows Adam, a young boy with albinism, who faces physical and psychological abuse from his community. He meets Peter Ash, a Canadian man with albinism, who travels to Tanzania to help raise awareness about the rights of people with albinism. Together they confront social and cultural challenges while finding hope through their solidarity and educational efforts. ^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Peter Ash
• Adam
• Adam Robert

Awards

• 2014 Screened at the 2014 Vancouver International Film Festival

• 2015 Nominated for the DGC Allan King Award for Best Documentary Film ^[6]

References

1. Craig Takeuchi, "VIFF 2014: The haunting The Boy From Geita sheds much-needed light". Straight , September 24, 2014.
2. Ellen Wulfhorst, "Tanzania criticises film documenting attacks on albinos for witchcraft". Reuters , October 16, 2015.
3. Greg Evans, "‘The Boy From Geita’ Director: UN Rep’s Criticism Of Docu Is Political Move". Deadline , October 16, 2015.
4. Andy Webster, "Review: ‘The Boy From Geita,’ a Harrowing Tale of Albino Persecutions". The New York Times , October 15, 2015.
5. "The Boy from Geita(film) : casting, distribution, bande annonce et avis". nrmagazine. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
6. Barry Hertz, "Paul Gross takes top film honours at Directors Guild of Canada Awards". The Globe and Mail , October 22, 2016.

External links

• The Boy From Geita at IMDb
• The Boy From Geita at Metacritic