A dark-skinned girl born to white South African parents attempts to explore her identity in the era of apartheid as her government, her parents, and society as a whole struggle with what it means to be a black child of Caucasian descent in a nation deeply divided by race. The year is 1955. Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo) has just been born to a pair of white Afrikaner parents, her brown skin and curly hair the surprising result of genetic throwback. As the government's rigid apartheid system struggles with whether to classify ...
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A dark-skinned girl born to white South African parents attempts to explore her identity in the era of apartheid as her government, her parents, and society as a whole struggle with what it means to be a black child of Caucasian descent in a nation deeply divided by race. The year is 1955. Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo) has just been born to a pair of white Afrikaner parents, her brown skin and curly hair the surprising result of genetic throwback. As the government's rigid apartheid system struggles with whether to classify Sandra as white or black, the young girl and her parents gradually realize that the complications they face due to her appearance run deep and wide. Sandra lives in a society where the color of your skin determines the outcome of your life, and though she is eventually granted admission to an all-white school, she suffers endless torment from her intolerant classmates. Her father, Abraham (Sam Neill), is having a particularly difficult time accepting his daughter. Despite the fact that tests indicate he is her biological father, the neighbors constantly whisper behind their backs. And while Sandra's mother (Alice Krige) does her best to provide her daughter with understanding and emotional support, those consolations come at a high price for both mother and daughter. Her parents believe it's their daughter's birthright that she live as a white woman, though only after she grows up and falls in love with a black man will the conflicted Sandra finally find the strength to embrace her true identity as an African woman. Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Add this copy of Skin to cart. $7.11, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2011.
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Fair. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. If applicable, digital copy not included. May be missing liner notes/booklet. All items include original case and outer artwork. If applicable, slipcover may not be included. All items ship Mon-Fri.
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Add this copy of Skin to cart. $21.90, good condition, Sold by MYBOOKSNME rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by E1 Entertainment Dist ***.
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Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, Alice Krige, Tony Kgoroge, Hannes Brummer, Ella Ramangwane. Good. No packaging as issued. Language: English. Run time: 107 mins. Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1. Originally released: 2009. (032520CDVD) ISBN#: THIS SALE IS FOR AN EX-LIBRARY'S WITHDRAWN DVD. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY: THIS DVD IS LISTING AS A PRE-OWNED AND USED CONDITION. This DVD's disc has a marker's mark on the top...This DISC is in usable condition with visible scratches. (SET OF 1 DISC). The DVD case or box is in (good condition). This DVD tab's holding is damaging. This box is missing the pamphlet.
