In Tanzania albinos represent one in every 1429 births. A much higher number than in any other country. Based on the belief that certain body parts of albinos can transit magical powers, people with albinism have been persecuted, killed and dismembered. People affected with a genetic disorder are often seen as outcasts in the society.
To give awareness to the community, to honor the rights of people with albinism and to promote their talent and to courage them to show their abilities Miss Albino contest was held for the first time in Dar Es salaam on 27th of November 2015.
The film portray a minority that suffers from myths surrounding their appearance and discrimination based on them. The video shows their dreams and their struggle of becoming accepted and equally represented with the majorities.
