White Black Boy (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, White Black Boy is a documentary film directed by Camilla Magid, running about 57 minutes.

What it’s about. Shida is the new kid in class in a private boarding school in Tanzania. He is shy, he has no self-esteem, he does not speak one word of English - the primary language in the school, and he suffers from albinism. Like most children with albinism in the country Shida was taken away from his parents to be protected from the witchcraft related killings. The film follows Shida during his first year at the new school where the rules are strict and tolerance low. He is trying his best to meet the demands. The school is a chance of an education and to escape a life on the bottom of society. With the help from his new friend Allan he is struggling to become better in school and to be accepted by the teachers and pupils.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Black Boy page.

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