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.Craig Takeuchi, "VIFF 2014: The haunting The Boy From Geita sheds much-needed light". Straight, September 24, 2014. The film explores the challenges faced by people with albinism in Africa, particularly in Tanzania, where some believe their body parts hold mystical powers.Ellen Wulfhorst, "Tanzania criticises film documenting attacks on albinos for witchcraft". Reuters, October 16, 2015.Greg Evans, "‘The Boy From Geita’ Director: UN Rep’s Criticism Of Docu Is Political Move". Deadline, October 16, 2015.
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.Andy Webster, "Review: ‘The Boy From Geita,’ a Harrowing Tale of Albino Persecutions". The New York Times, October 15, 2015.
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 FilmBarry Hertz, "Paul Gross takes top film honours at Directors Guild of Canada Awards". The Globe and Mail, October 22, 2016.
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