Can You See Us? (2022 film) explained

Can You See Us?
Director:	Kenny Mumba
Distributor:	Netflix
Runtime:	109 minutes
Country:	Zambia

Can You See Us? is a 2022 Zambian film directed by Kenny Mumba. Written by Andrew Thompson and Lawrence Thompson. In the film, a boy whose father rejected at birth because he was born with albinism navigates a childhood of tragedy, persecution, teasing and bullying yet remains cautiously optimistic.

The film is loosely based on the life of John Chiti, a singer-songwriter born with albinism. It premiered on Netflix on 27 August 2023, becoming the first Zambian film to be released on the platform.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

A boy whose father rejected at birth because he was born with albinism navigates a childhood of tragedy, persecution, teasing and bullying yet remains cautiously optimistic.

Cast

• Thabo Kaamba as Young Joseph
• George Sikazwe as Older Joseph
• Ruth Jule as Chama
• Chileleko T. Kalusa as Baby Joseph
• Kondwani Elliot Zulu as Martin
• Kristin Owen as Neighbor
• Didi Mercy Sakala as Nurse
• Dinga'tse Sendama as Teacher
• Fransisca Muchangwe (Francisca M. Muchangwe) as Jennifer
• Robert Nyirenda as Mad Man

Notes and References

1. Web site: “Can You See Us” Gets Global Attention . Joshua Jere. August 31, 2023. Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation . October 7, 2023.
2. Web site: Zambian Film Focuses on Hardships Faced by Boy With Albinism . Kathy Short . September 10, 2023. Voice Of Africa . October 7, 2023.