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In the Shadow of the Sun

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Harry Freeland 2012

In Tanzania, witch doctors are spreading a belief that the body parts of albino people will bring wealth and good fortune. Filmed over six years ’In The Shadow Of The Sun’ tells the story of two albino men as they attempt to follow their dreams in the face of prejudice and fear. Against the backdrop of an escalation in brutal murders of people with albinism, quietly determined 15-year-old Vedastus still dreams of completing his education. Josephat Torner has dedicated his life to campaigning against the discrimination of his people and decides to leave home and travel to confront the communities who may be hiding the murderers.
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Running Time:
84 min.
Spoken Languages:
English, Swahili
Subtitles:
English
Directors:
Harry Freeland
Producers:
Harry Freeland
Cinematographers:
Harry Freeland
Editors:
Ollie Huddleston
Production Companies:
Dogwoof Ltd with BBC Storyville and ITVS International
Activism
Anthropology
Conflicts
Crime
Disability
Ethnography
Health
Human Rights
Poverty
Science
Society

Press

  • The Hollywood Reporter
    Conventional in form but rock-solid in terms of content, In the Shadow of the Sun is a fine example of how documentaries can cast international light on local heroes, those rare and inspirational figures of which civil-rights legends are haphazardly made.
    Neil Young
  • Viewlondon
    In the Shadow of the Sun is heartrending and emotionally devastating; the stories depicted in this highly engaging and effective documentary will shock, alarm you and bring you to tears. Highly recommended
  • The New York Times
    Go watch the movie, then ponder the message
  • Indiewire
    Simply, unforgettable
    Sean Farnell

Festival Participation

  • One World Media Award - 2013
    Best Documentary Award
  • Cleveland International Film Festival - 2013
    Greg Gund Standing Up To Award
  • International Documentary Festival Amsterdam - 2012
    RUNNER UP Audience Award
  • Hot Docs - 2013
    Top 15 Audience Award
  • Human Rights Watch Film Festival London - 2013
  • Doc Aviv International Film Festival - 2013
  • Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival - 2013
  • Docpoint Helsinki Documentary Festival - 2013
  • Bermuda International Film Festival Closing Night - 2013
  • Planete Doc+ Film Festival Warsaw - 2013
  • Human Rights and Arts Film Festival - 2013
  • Sheffield International Documentary Festival - 2013
  • Human Rights Watch Film Festival New York - 2013
  • TRT Documentary Awards Turkey - 2013
  • The Frontline Club London Screening - 2013
  • Human Rights Watch Amsterdam - 2013
  • Dokufest, Kosovo - 2013

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