Can You See Us? is a 2022 Zambian film directed by Kenny Mumba. Written by Andrew Thompson and Lawrence Thompson. In the film, a boy whose father rejected at birth because he was born with albinism navigates a childhood of tragedy, persecution, teasing and bullying yet remains cautiously optimistic.
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| Directed by | Kenny Mumba |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Zambia |
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The film is loosely based on the life of John Chiti, a singer-songwriter born with albinism. It premiered on Netflix on 27 August 2023, becoming the first Zambian film to be released on the platform.[1][2]
Synopsis
editA boy whose father rejected at birth because he was born with albinism navigates a childhood of tragedy, persecution, teasing and bullying yet remains cautiously optimistic.
Cast
edit- Thabo Kaamba as Young Joseph
- George Sikazwe as Older Joseph
- Ruth Jule as Chama
- Chileleko T. Kalusa as Baby Joseph
- Kondwani Elliot Zulu as Martin
- Kristin Owen as Neighbor
- Didi Mercy Sakala as Nurse
- Dinga'tse Sendama as Teacher
- Fransisca Muchangwe (Francisca M. Muchangwe) as Jennifer
- Robert Nyirenda as Mad Man
References
edit- ^ Joshua Jere (August 31, 2023). ""Can You See Us" Gets Global Attention". Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Kathy Short (September 10, 2023). "Zambian Film Focuses on Hardships Faced by Boy With Albinism". Voice Of Africa. Retrieved October 7, 2023.