In the Shadow of the Sun
Dir: Harry Freeland
2012
*****
Harry Freeland's In the Shadow of the Sun is an awareness message about a subject many people will find hard to believe exists. In the African country of Tanzania lies a little Island called Ukerewe, Witch Doctors are taking advantage of the ignorant and uneducated (as well as the minority rich) and making them believe that the Bone, flesh and even clothes of an Albino have demonic powers. Their message is that killing an Albino and selling their limbs, bones etc to the rich will not only make you rich but it will bring luck and prosperity to you and your family. It's a tempting proposition to the mass ignorant and highly superstitious. For unknown reasons, the country has many Albinos who over the years have suffered terrible persecution. This films sees two brave and outspoken members of the Albino society educate the surrounding villages despite the grave dangers. A compelling and eye-opening documentary that warrants attention.