Tanzania: What It’s Like To Have Albinism (2018)

IWTW ‘Explore’ is about highlighting different trends around the world and presenting audiences with both sides of the story in order to facilitate a better understanding of world issues and decision making in the spheres of the economy, society, environment, technology and politics.

What is it about?

Oscar Duke, an NHS doctor with albinism heads to Tanzania and Malawi to discover what life is like for other people with the same genetic condition. Whilst in East Africa, Oscar explores the reasons why albino people are vulnerable to attack in these countries as well as interview some of the people who hold prejudiced views towards albinism.

Born Too White sees NHS doctor Oscar Duke, who himself has albinism, embark on a personal journey to discover what life is like for people who share his condition in these countries.

Why should I watch it?

  • More than 3,7 mln views since Aug 24, 2018
  • More than 62K likes

Full episode (by Banijay Documentaries)

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