WAR OF COLORS | Omeleto
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- A Black woman with Albinism tries to be accepted.
WAR OF COLORS is used with permission from Emir Kumova. Learn more at warofcolors.com.
In many ways, Rue is a typical young woman. Smart, hard-working and attractive, she's a writer, she comes from a loving home and family, and she has a crush on her co-worker at her restaurant job.
But Rue also has albinism, which makes life harder for her sometimes. She's not quite accepted by the Black community: to some, she's not Black enough, she's too white or she's just a "freak." And the white community treats her as Black. People stare at her on the bus. Her co-worker thinks she looks weird. Even in an inclusive creative community, she feels excluded. With such obstacles, Rue must find her voice, as well as her sense of acceptance.
Written and directed by Emir Kumova, this short drama captures both the external and internal struggles of people who have albinism, a genetic disorder in which the skin produces less melanin than normal, leading to a variety of complications. It is very much a portrait of a modern young woman going about her ordinary, everyday life. But it's not as ordinary as she'd like, for the attitudes around her albinism complicate nearly all aspects of her life.
The heart of the film is actor Diandra Forrest's moving performance as Rue, who possesses a strong character arc, thanks to excellent, measured writing and direction. Captured with moody, elegant set of visuals, the storytelling takes Rue through a series of contexts, from her warmth and acceptance from her loving father to her work, where she has a tolerant boss and a co-worker she has a crush on.
We see her at a spoken word gathering for other Black poets and performers; we see her on a bus. Through it all, Forrest -- who got her start as the first woman with albinism signed to a major modeling agency -- portrays Rue as a typical young woman, just trying to get a foothold and establish a positive life that's full of friendships, romance and meaningful endeavor -- and full of vulnerability and heartbreak when it proves so difficult.
She's often reminded of how she doesn't fit in. And then there is her internalization of the prejudice that she faces, which only intensifies with each obstacle. She becomes more isolated and depressed, but when she receives encouragement from an unexpected source, she steps onto the stage and unleashes her story and her voice -- and in doing so, finds genuine empowerment and self-acceptance.
WAR OF COLORS is part of a storytelling tradition that helps us to imagine life in another person's shoes -- simple, and yet invaluable in helping us truly empathize with one another. One-in-20,000 people in the U.S. have albinism, and it's more common in many other places like Tanzania, where 1-in-1,000 people have it -- and are also killed and mutilated because of the mistaken belief that their body parts have magical properties that can heal diseases.
Rue doesn't face that horror, but she does face exclusion, isolation and a lack of recognition of her basic humanity, and we come away from the film with an understanding of the complexity of her issues, and how deeply they affect her. She is denied community and solidarity and is seen as not enough or less than fully human. But seeing her reclaim her voice and share her truth in the face of it all is inspiring and triumphant -- for those with albinism, and for anyone who ever felt excluded for something beyond their control.
This is so interesting. I grew up in a Black community with a girl who had albanism. She was like this lady in that she has the full nose, lips, and afro hair. As kids, we saw our friend as a Black girl who a genetic blip that messed with her pigment. She was actually very popular because she was cheerful with good energy. Now she's a lawyer and singer. I'm glad she was accepted by most of us, especially after watching this.
Same. We never treated the kids differently when we were growing up.
+++ ALM Albino Lives Matter!
Ditto 💯
That's awesome!
Right because most people are normal and the world is not as depressing as Omeleto makes it out to be. I don't even know why I am still subscribed.
I'm a black girl (17) with albinism and I also felt like I didn't fit in with the black community. It took a while for me to love my skin and embrace it but now, instead of wanting to fit in, I stand out and make myself known.
your pfp is really prettyy
Hi sis, I’m so sorry you felt like you didn’t belong. People can be so ignorant and push away anything they’re not familiar with. I have 2 younger cousins who have albinism and I would hate to imagine that they felt left out because of ignorance from other people. Keep your head up strong and never let them get to you. ❤️❤️
I’m very sorry
GIRL IF THATS YOU IN THE PFP ISTG YOU ARE SO GORGEOUS
Well this just shows how these people can be and they have the nerve to call white people racist 🤔
Psa: the actress who plays Rue is Diandra Forrest. She’s the first person with albinism to be signed to a major modeling agency. So yes, she’s an actual runway model. But if you read interviews with her, she also struggled with stigma, etc, as depicted in this short film.
Beautiful storytelling here. Thank you to the filmmakers for sharing this story💜💜👏👏
I was gonna say, she's pretty!!! 😍
She LOOKS like a model!! I'm not surprised 😍
Thanks for the info ❤
I hope she has a very bright future. This world needs more people like her to help end the stigma associated with albinism, worldwide.
She has a beautiful name ❤
As a brown girl with vitiligo, this felt relatable, made me teary. The struggle trying to accept your skin but the society not letting you is sickening
No one gives you permission to accept yourself. 🙄
Don't let society get you down. You are beautiful.
you are very beautiful, they just don't understand. My mother has it too and it has made her very insecure and other things including now a drug addict but we still always love her and try. But its no joke how messed up society has been taught to be. I have learned to never judge anyone because of this so I don't. Everyone is beautiful and unique in their own ways.
They should scream at God...
@@delicatemoves123 More than Beautiful - stunning!! Imagine kids born without enough hormones and punished/ put down because they dont develop completely XX or XY.
This hit so so close to home, as someone with Vitiligo. There is nothing wrong with us for lacking melanin. Our blood is the same colour as yours and that's all that matters.
Shannya
What they do to her.
Is exactly what they do and continue to do to yt.
Don't lose out on that moral of that story and the moral of the existence of people like her. It is to reveal the inner mind of so called "victims".
Shannya - I haven't walked in your shoes, I don't know you pain, nor your struggles (though I hope there is some joy as well). whenever I see a person with Vitiligo (& I'm acquainted with a few) I'm reminded that we are all human, all just people, we laugh, we cry, we hurt, we love & are loved - black, 'white', brown - all just shades of the same skin. sending you so much love, & strength - thank you for being YOU 🖤🤍🤎
My ex has vitiligo. Nobody cares but her. She suffers because of her self-image.
It never bothered me, and I don't know one person who was bothered by it... except for her.
We all have things we don't like about ourselves, but that's life. Most other people don't notice, and if they do at first, they soon ignore it.
@@squadgeman3247 man, so sorry to hear that she's your ex now. What happened, man? If you would like to share it
@@frds_skce She gave me an ultimatum to marry her, and I thought she cared more about getting married than she cared about me.
I don't think she loved me, so... I had to let her go.
"And whatever skin you're in, is absolutely stunning."
That line hit so hard. This is so well done.
Her poem kicked ass....but that ending? When he removes the make-up? Now THAT really kicked some ass. Omeleto is one of the finest discoveries in media I've come across in YEARS. It is unsurpassed in quality and talent. Hollywood can only dream of work this good. Most of what comes out of Hollywood lately is krap. Omeleto is consistently excellent.
I'm in tears. I'm biracial black/white but look more white. I have spent my life being started at and constantly asked to explain myself. I'm not white enough, I'm not black enough. I relate to Rue's pain. And thankfully I got to where Rue got to - that sweet spot of total self-acceptance. Loved the twist at the end when he wiped the make-up off. When you stand up and be you and love you and love all, you open the door for others to do the same. Great film. Glad I found it.
I must be a glutton for punishment, cried 5 times watching the video and then hit the comment section to tear up again lol
Sammeee
But you aren’t technically black or white enough because you’re mixed. You’re both things and shouldn’t have to choose one or the other. You also can’t get upset with either side of your races because they don’t see you as 100% black or white. Unfortunately being mixed comes with privilege in the Black community because of fair skin and looser curl patterns with hair. But discrimination in the white community for not being pure blood. Hopefully you can find peace with being mixed.
@@prtdivaIs What colour is "pure blood"?
@@28gire-jp1twI’ve seen many dna test results online and there are many people who are 100% European and others who are 100% black/African. No admixture. But I’m sure you’re talking about something else.
This is beautiful. The actress who plays Rue looks like a gorgeous model to me. So many beautiful looks within one person. The writing and message touched my heart.
The actress is a model named Diandra Forest.
@@liviavallendenez thank you for taking the time to let me know. I appreciate!
@@thefutureinblack Your right, I think she's dope!!👌
@@thefutureinblack she's beautiful!!
@@therealJamieJoy : yes, she’s very attractive.
I have vitiligo and I’m 70 years old great grandma and I cried like a baby! Girl you spoke my LIFE!❤
Aww… right on! My niece has vitiligo on small portion of her mouth. We just have educate the ignorant. You are a beautiful Granny. To GOD be the GLORY!
Your profile picture is nice you look so beautiful and your smile also ☺️
I'm really sad reading this. I'm realizing I grew up around really good people. I've seen dozens of people with vitiligo living in NY and it's just so normal to us. So are black people of every complexion. I guess because there's millions of people here.
This woman is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!! Like seriously, her bone structure, her facial features, her proportions, She's got it all!!!! She legitimately could be a model if she's not already. LIKE WOW!!!
The actress who plays rue is Diandra Forrest. She’s the first person with albinism to be signed to a major modeling agency. So yes, she’s an actual runway model. But if you read interviews with her, she has also struggled with the stigma, etc, depicted in this short film.
(SIGH) Ummmm *…NO!* 🙄
I think the most beautiful feature is actually her skin. Albinism is unique and people with unique features stand out. Thus, embracing one’s uniqueness makes them stunningly beautiful. 💪
Own your bodies and embrace your features. Only this way you will win your confidence and happiness.
And let’s not forget. You don’t have to have albinism to be unique. Every single human has different unique features and can get bullied for it… unless they embrace it and owning it is very attractive. 👍
Calm down. She's definitely beautiful but you're doing the most.
IKR ❤❤
when she saw the man with vitiligo i sobbed :( her face looked so relieved that she had found someone who understands...
This actress is Diandra Forrest... She's also had a pretty successful modeling career; strutted onto those runways and showed everyone that a Black woman with albinism can make her mark and pave the way for the uniquely beautiful of the world. She's amazing. So glad to see her dipping her toe into the pool of acting. 🥰
Thank you! You allowed me to look up this wonderful woman.
She is so beautiful!
I thought that was make-up
muh struggles. people have so little perspective about the real hardships of the world they think skin color is a major disadvantage for them. it's sickening.
Yes love her
As someone with a family full of many different races and colors, religious and political beliefs, like myself, I’ll never understand why society places so much importance on the color of one’s skin…
I am from a Euro/native American BG but I am baffled by such things, too. My mom was very instrumental I think in helping me not to care about someone's sexuality or skin color. My best friend growing up was black and I loved her so much! (our moms were friends/coworkers.) As I got older I also don't really care much about gender or looks when dating, too. People with racial preferences in dating RLY baffle me.
I've never comprehended this either wrapping paper for the SouL in many shades of brown some lighter others darker a 🌈 Rainbow of Clay 🌈 shouldn't the colors of our SouL be more important?
The 💝PReSeNCe WiTHiN 💝 is the GiFT.
A diamond loses no worth wrapped in newspaper...
It has to do with cultural heritage. If you've been taught that the colour of the skin is a race, you'll believe it. The process of deconstruction is not easy, it takes a lot of effort, and who wants to get out of the comfort zone?
Exactly. Unfortunately it will always be this way.
she is black ..black features with a white skin
Incredibly moving. I am not an individual with Vitiligo or Albinism, but I think this short brings up an important topic with the black community. There is no right way to express your blackness, no “correct way to be black”. We each have vastly different experiences and backgrounds unique to our own experience. I am a tri-racial black passing person and I always struggled with the idea of “not being black enough” or not fitting in. In that way, I can relate to Rue’s story, and I continually have to remind myself that there is no right way to be black, no manual or book. It’s all about your own unique experiences. Thank you, Omeleto for such a beautiful story!
When her child self came to wipe her tears I lost it 😭 this was beautiful
She looked so beauthiful when she took that wig off.
Stunning woman. Whats her name? Shes a model right?
Facts! I hated that wig
It is a short film bro, it is makup
@@youremybiggestfanthe beautiful Diandra Forrest
She took it off and there she was 🙂
As an African American Woman with Albinism this hit HOME!
I shed some tears at the end!!
Although I haven’t been treated as harshly, I can certainly relate
Thank you to the creator for helping to raise awareness
I’m a black woman with albinism also, it was hard when I was growing up but as an adult the questions and stares etc are almost non existent… depends where I go. Of course if I’m outta town where people never seen a person with albinism I may get some stares but it doesn’t bother anymore
I have a black albino neighbour. I think its pretty interesting. I find it kinda beautiful. I understand it must be hard sometimes. Respect
@@MissNolver2 what do you mean? It can be dangerous to live in a hot and sunny climate if youre albino. I guess youre point is the skin bleaching trend going on in the dancehall community.
Its not the same. You dont know what they go trough tho
I’m half Indian half white with full lips and a wide nose. Born with light skin that Is like my mother. Always knew it would be a struggle and I tan as much as I can.
End up looking Puerto Rican or something but definitely have felt a little of this pain.
I am from Tanzania and I have albinism. What she said about Tanzania is true because It happened to me. Than you for this wonderful movie.❤❤❤
Are you safe now?
I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I hope you're safe and you have peace in your life from the ignorance of other people.
I'm biracial and very light skinned that I almost appear as white when people can't get a good look at me. I can't say our experiences are the exact same but I can definitely relate to some of the things she has gone through. I have the same/similar thoughts, "what are you? White Hispanic black?" "Freak" "Her nose is wide for a white girl""Ms. Piggy" my ex thought my brother was a man I'm cheating on him with. I wake up to my roomates arguing whether I'm a black girl or white girl. Now I do know that I definitely have white privilege which she does not, because I'm half white and I have European genes, even though we don't have the same biology I know that as a biracial person I can relate to her and I appreciate that this popped up on my fyp.
What privilege would that be?
@@lucidarose613I think it’s the fact that she could be white passing which could be beneficial in some situations
@@lordvoldemort5533 I have yet to witness any.
Sorry this is not a struggle…
@@stephi6792how isn't it¿
I’m a black woman with albinism also, it was hard when I was growing up but as an adult the questions and stares etc are almost non existent… depends where I go. Of course if I’m outta town where people never seen a person with albinism I may get some stares but it doesn’t bother me anymore.
I developed a thick skin but also learned to love and embrace my self and there’s nothing wrong with me. My albinism doesn’t take away how intelligent, funny or beautiful I am.. Live Loud & Proud💜
Im a white woman from South Africa. We have a lot of black people with albinism, so it hardly elicits a stare.
However, I wince whenever I see a schooldchild with albinism out in a glaring sun. Its extremely dangerous and I wish the schools would adress it with hats, parasols etc. We have strict school uniforms. Maybe they are wearing sunscreen. I hope so.
I would probably try to sneak a good look at you, just because I think unique races and colors are highly interesting. In a herd of mustangs, the palomino, the white horse or the pinto is the one that everyone wants. In a flock of gray pigeons the white or spotted one is the beautiful one. Some of us feel the same way about people.
People look longer when someone is beautiful, or just unique. Being unique is a great way to get attention. If someone's face was badly scarred by a fire, we would look away. I think that most people who look at albinos are probably just interested, and it is not a sign of discomfort as often as you might think. Give us the benefit of the doubt. 😘❤💕
Thanks for your experience. It helped. 🤠
@@waverider8549 don't they kill albinos for magic in your country? or is that in Nigeria? I saw a special about these poor people afraid to leave their house because of it
@@davechristensen8299 that’s a great point and I feel that way now but growing up it was confusing and sometimes associated with mean words. Now I throw a smile 😊
As a father of two daughters, this movie brought a tear to my eyes.
Squadgeman
This is what yt has to endure every single day of their lives from people who she originates from. That is the moral of this story. And the dna message conveyed by people like her.
here : two daughters & they rock
@Caribbean Ín The House
The first blk began life as an albino.
His name was cain. That is before receiving that mark for his protection.
For his what??. That's right, I said for his protection.
The dna message of her and others like her is to give that throwback understanding.
@Caribbean Ín The House
Yes cain. The son of your father, the serpent in the garden.
@Caribbean Ín The House apparently u haven't a clue what leprosy is.
Im not black but I do know the feeling of not fitting into neither community that you're "suppose" to fit into. It's truly heartbreaking to see this in this short film.
You start off by using I am not African-American, then saying I am not black.
You don't need to be black to relate . You have the right to have felt the same way every experience can be similar and different 👍
@@spacecow2121 Do you lack reading skills? Where in the comment did they say I'm not African American? Stop trying to antagonize them
"Beauty is a feeling that comes from within." This is a universal truth for any person! This movie is so beautiful!
I'm neither black nor white but this made me tear up.
People can be so mean...I'm disgusted.
Why can't they just mind their own business?
Also, it takes zero dollars to be a decent human being.
what was that the ghost of jacob marley said to ebeneezer scrooge when he said "we were just men of business"?
"mankind WAS your business".
the woman in the video is Not white either her skin is white.
@Merry Ely Yes but a lot of the black community don't acce9t Mexicans or natives or Indians who are brown or black as black because we don't have or don't have a large % of African in their blood. It's a sad truth and a divide you're seeing more and more now a days :(. which is why movies like this are good to open the discussion.
Ironically it's the black community that is the most raycist in today's age.
@@alexl.9602 True, in America black just means afro-american. Most of them are not half as black as an australian aboriginal.
1. Vision will take you further than eyesight ever will.
2. Beauty is a feeling that comes from within.
3. Whatever skin you’re in, it’s absolutely stunning.
Yes 🙌 ❤💪🖤🤍
I can't express how glad I am that she took off that dang wig 😂 She's a beauty
"What are you? It is always WHAT not WHO" that really made me think. Thank you for this wonderful short film. I feel it is important to spread so that more people can learn about albinism and treat each other with more love and compassion
I absolutely love when that man washed his face at the end of the program to be who he is. I never expected that. Her speech helped him to finally be himself 💜
That was my favorite part. It gave me chills ❤
and he's so handsome.
Vitiligo is so beautiful
That’s not normal for a black person to try and change his face or for anybody. Unless the person was white and he decided to paint himself, but a real person with dark skin will always have that skin until they die. There’s no such thing as losing the color of your skin unless you are yellow.
It’s not good if people are yellow because it’s not good for the body.
Vision will take you further than eyesight ever will. What an amazing movie!
Tell that to a blind person! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@orenthiadillard8993 Lolol... But a blind person would probably agree with that sentiment. Impaired eyesight ain't gonna stop a blind person with vision.
Treat others like you want to be treated, Be kind respect each other, Love you're self and Love other's, Hate is not the key to life, Love is the key to life 😔😔😔😔😔
I see the algorithm wants me to cry my eyes out lol
It's sad that people are still ignorant about this condition. Ignorance is dangerous.
I'm glad this was made. I thought it would just be an interview, but it was so much more. So well made ❣
😂🥲
What a beautiful short film,the actress playing Rue was able to say so much without even speaking and forces you to feel all the emotions she went through,excitement,sadness,anger,hope and her purpose,for someone like me who’s pretty much emotionless watching this was a blessing,thank you.
Btw talking about emotions the ending when he started taking the make off,my emotions quickly went from being happy for him and his self acceptance journey to start feeling very but very thirsty I’m talking dehydrated type 3,I truly apologize for the casual objectification but goddamn what a gorgeous human being sorry again bye.
When he cleared the makeup from his face, that broke me. I can't imagine covering your whole self. Damn.
MJ was treated, to have his skin * turn one color ! His “ color “ became, WHITE ! Some people didn’t know about “ Vitiligo “, and simply thought he was TRYING to be “ white “. By the way, an older relative on his mother’s side in the family, also had Vitiligo !
I don't think he's covering his whole self. Just face and hands.
Michael Jackson had the same thing!He wasn't trying to be white. His mother said that the Dr told him that he either wear long clothing or bleach his skin. I have a very dear friend who has it. She wore makeup. I went to lunch @ her house, she proceeded to take her make up off. She has vitiligo. She is a "beautiful person" outside and inside! It doesn't take away your character! It shouldn't! Be happy with who you are! SHINE!🦊🐾
I was bawling.
Many do cover themselves under Chanel, Gucci, LV and Dior
I have albinism and this had me crying through and through. People don't understand. It's like you don't fit in anywhere. Some days are better, but mostly everyone reminds you how different you are.
I am African. I live in Nigeria. I have also visited Western countries too. Growing up, I thought Albinos were just exceptionally beautiful, I still do. You are beautiful. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise. Your beautiful golden hair, unique to you is what others try buy from the market by purchasing hair dyes. Some human beings chose to destroy others with qualities and features they do not have becuase of hidden envy. That is their problem. We are all beautiful 😍. You are uniquely beautiful ❤ .
*Your wonderfully and fearfully made.*
♡Psalm 139:13-16♡
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
They are wrong. And don't ever entertain their ignorance or pay attention to their comments. You are just as part of us as everyone else. Some humans are flawed and twisted and that's not your fault.
Let me just say how beautiful you are. If your parents are black then you are a black girl and if your parents are white you are a white girl. You are gorgeous no matter what colour you are love. I've been bullied just because I'm not shaped like other women. I have curves but my back has a deep curve so they call me a duck. I embraced this as time passed and I love myself regardless. I let them know I'm use to being called so many things that these days I can't be bothered. Some days it plays on your mind but I love me
@@Lykaah1 thank you for your words of encouragement. That bit about the golden hair is so true. Someone told me that once, and I'm glad to hear it again 🙂.
I can’t believe people actually think she and he look weird. They’re stunning. So one-of-a-kind.
My kindergarten teacher was like this. I had no idea she was anything but beautiful and kind.
Best teacher of my life.
My grandpa was full blooded Choctaw and had vitiligo.... I used to spend hours in his lap as a little girl tracing all of his beautiful lines and finding all sorts of shapes, animals, and other things that my eyes saw as his body's way of saying, "YES I AM THE CHIEF OF OUR CLAN" He used to tell stories about his mother ( the medicine woman of their tribe) telling him that each area that had lost it's pigment was the spirit of their ancestors walking with him and in him. He wore his skin as proudly as he wore his headdress, he bridged the gaps between "the white man" and Native Americans as he traveled the world as the Diplomatic embassador for the Lions Club!
I was raised without "colors" being how I saw humans, I was raised to see the spirit of the soul, to look beyond and trust in the character of a human..... I was raised to believe beauty is from within, and to measure everyone I encountered by the site of our ancestors.... I've walked with spirits, danced under full moons in my deer skin dress.... I was raised and thus raised my own sons this way....... We ALL BLEED THE SAME, CRY THE SAME, SMILE, HURT, AND LOVE THE SAME!!!!
THE BEST PART.... I WAS ADOPTED AND YET, I WAS ACCEPTED AND TREATED AS PART OF THE TRIBE, TRAINED TO TAKE MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S PLACE IN OUR TRIBE, I WAS TAUGHT THE NATIVE LANGUAGE, I WAS LOVED BEYOND MEASURE!
I found out at the age of 16... about my mother marrying the man who helped raise me and adopt me at age 3!
I'm eternally grateful for those blessed years with my grandparents and my time on the reservation!!
All my blessings to everyone, may you find your own inner peace, joy, love and acceptance no matter what!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
Thank you so much for sharing, wishing you alll the peace, joy and love that Mother Earth has to offer 💜
I’m full blooded Choctaw as well, such a beautiful story thank you for sharing this! Many blessings to you and happy holidays! ✨
@@HibiscusMelody yay!!!! I still have my medicine pouch and my symbol on it!
Oh, what beautiful, vivid writing. What a gift!
Blessings to you 🎉
It's VERY rare that I tear up at a short film. But wow, this one really hit me. Bravo everyone involved in making this film. Such a powerful message. It teaches us to watch out for our ignorance and biases because we all have them whether it is intentional or not. And shout out to the lead character. She looks like a gorgeous super model. **Edit** I just checked and she IS a super model. 😂
I agree
This movie is emotional totally.
I can relate to it totally because I am a mixed person myself.
@@jamesbedukodjograham5508 but she isn't mixed. She is albino.
@@RDCFemmes More Importantly and sexily he is a human being,
@@RDCFemmes What she mean is she related because of times that she felt she could not fit in
I did not ask to be crying at 7 a.m. ma'am. Thank you for sharing your journey, views, story, and perspective! I feel like as African Americans, we avoid these conversations, I was made fun of for just being Scottish, as a black woman, being called white. I'm not even pale. But Scottish meant "white" to them. It's weird having a bunch of black kids call you white, and that happened just based off of my name. I can't imagine walking around with that emotional pain daily as an adult. We all find strength, you found yours, and not empower others. Ase.
*I LOVED THE PART WHERE SHE TOOK HER WIG OFF!*
This reminds me of this girl I went to middle school with, her name was Jade. People used to bully her and call her a white girl so much (side note: nothing wrong with being a white girl but as a black girl with albinism, I can understand how that can be upsetting to a pre teen trying to find her identity). I remember her crying in the back of the classroom often. I tried to be her friend and comfort her when she would cry but I think that the bullying made her really distrustful of others, understandably so, and she would brush me off. I hope she was able to find peace with herself over the years.
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I would be mad too If I was constantly called something I wasn't.
That so sad. I was always friend with the Uber dogs
Kids are almost demonic, the way they go after someone different.😒
@@Alvan81 True & some never grow out of it.
Wow. I felt her anguish. Beautifully written.
All I can say with so much knowledge in the world, how, how can people be so ignorant? She is beautiful, she has a skin condition that has nothing to do with her beauty. Love and blessings to you and all those with albinism.❤️🙏🏽
This was absolutely beautiful! I loved every part of it! The poetry was wonderful!
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I found it so moving when Jacob took off his makeup to reveal his vitiligo. Rue gave him the confidence to be himself and that is really beautiful!
I just totally broke down when she got off the train. How could people behave like this? She's so beautiful, legitimately beautiful.
I don't understand why humans can't stop treating people so horribly. He said it right 'we are who we are' - it doesn't matter what your color is, it matters if you're a terrible person. The only thing you shouldn't be is a terrible person.
It's... a movie.
@@catsoffirstave1091 true but this is how most albinos are treated
@@ryee5406 Lies
@@EliteHumanNetwork no not really…
@Kiss The Cook you look albino yourself.
I cried at her poem and the ending. This is powerful impactful and beautifully written. Thank you so much for putting this out there ❤️
Wow I never saw that ending coming! I am crying my eyes out! This was beautifully done.
I never cried so many times in a 20 minute span before lol, and yeah, just when I thought I was done they hit the viewer with a buzzer beater at the end and there I am crying again lol.
My niece is 6'5" inches tall. She's very popular and successful in love and career now at age 28. Yet as she goes about her life she always hears the word "Giant" slipping through conversations initiated by strangers. It seldom voiced in a kind way. I think it wounds me more than it does her. Not much to be done about it.
Brittany Griner has this, and everyone says she is a man, but she is a woman. Her mother did an interview and showed her daughters pics when she was growing up and taller than the other children. I feel bad for Brittany, for how people can be so cruel to her.
Gigantism, also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. In humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood.
Imagine what it's like to be a short man. Let's say 5'2. Women don't even treat these men like humans.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 i know how it feels....i am one of these men
being a short man is also similarly painful if not worse
I'm black and I went through the same thing that she went through. I remember a story on my mom telling me that people would look at her weird because she's a black woman walking around with a pale child with blonde hair. She even told me of an incident of someone directly coming up and asking her if I was hers. I went through a LOT in school but eventually I got comfortable in my own skin and now i'm proud of who I am.
My Korean friend had a baby that came out competely European looking due to her Dutch husband. She said most people think she is a nany)))
It's not just black people that go through bullying, white people get bullied by black people too, we just laugh it off and don't make a big thing out of it..... if your happy with who you are then you don't see it as a problem.
Damn.
@@irenemorley75 wtf? black Albinos do not identify as white, they are black nevertheless.
I might glance because i find it unique
I love that the last word of this movie is "stunning" and it lingers in the air. And it is: Stunning. Everything about it, from the craftsmenship of writing, casting, designing, to the meaning and last but not least herself.
I don't have albinism but being mixed with a lighter complexion, I relate to her so much. I struggle a lot thinking about where I could fit, being that it's hard for me to consider myself white or black, and this video really helps me a bit i think
My father is super super fair and always identified as black and always fit in.. not sure what you are saying
@@onelevel2346That's your father experience, Just cuz it didn't happen to him doesn't mean it didn't happen to someone else
It's a damn shame how true this story is. People need to treat everyone the way they want to be talked to, looked at, and treated. Do it with respect and love. Treat people like they're your long lost relative that you cant wait to catch up with. This story broth brought tears to my eyes.
I am not for being super tolerant but i get what u are saying and agree with ur point.
Thank you ❤
I'm not crying......yes I am. This was one of the most powerful short films. As an ex Chef, and a white woman, there was so much going on that moved me deeply. We are all brothers and sisters on this Earth. Thank you for making this film. 💜
This was so moving and beautiful. The man at the end with vitiligo sealed the story, by showing her how her bravery gave others strength. I love this so much. The acting was also top notch!
BEAUTIFUL story. I feel moved, inspired, and educated. This film really reveals experiences that a black person with albinism might experience that I never would have thought of. The ending was a big surprise ... I love finding inspiring videos like this.
Very powerful obviously I don't know what it's like to be black but I do what it's like to feel out of place. It's terrible how our society judges people.
Spot on, same here.
Us blacks are the absolute worst with it
A guy I know who is super dark skinned literally said to me I don't want no dark woman 😑😑😑. I've heard other black people call dark dark people burnt up and all type of other junk .it's crazy
It really is.
Yes!
@@rashaadhamilton i feel that as well i just hope that you can get through whatever you're going through
Can't stop crying. Humanity can be so cruel... and so beautiful! True beauty has nothing to do with skin or outward appearance, which is just an accident of birth, but the heart and character of an evolved soul.
Me actually crying at that beautifully written & delivered poem ❤️ truly a work of art.
Im a light skin black woman with blue eyes natural red haf muxef witj blond. I come from a mixed family, black and white ,it was hard being around black people because of my skin and eye color , but its also hard being around some whites because your not 100% white light with kinky curly hair ,its like your a separate race something new. Not black but not white in the middle. People need to change how they treat different color people .
Wow I did not expect that ending where the guy revealed his natural skin - tears started flowing and they didn't stop, we have to appreciate every different type of beauty. this was powerful
Ugh, at least hide your spoilers!
You ruined it!
Thanks for spoiling it
@@sarcasticallyrearranged You should be watching, not reading anyway.
he finally revealed his unique beauty :)
I know what it feels like to be rejected. Got alopecia and lost almost all hair on my head. My bf rejected me and I lost my job. Be brave and know that this too shall pass
Wow they fired you because you lost your hair?
@@solarlola5953 they said "I did not fit" either because of my hair or my skin- I'm not white
@@sapnasinha804 so sorry for your pain. When doors slam in my face I remind myself I am on a spiritual journey Life knows what is best for my growth & development Painful as it is at the time
Then I go to the next indicated action
When I look back in a few weeks time I realize in the long term life was moving me towards a better situation Hind sight is the only clear 20:20
Keep your head up
So sorry to hear that my dear I pray it gets better for you ❤
If you were fired for losing your hair, you can sue your employer for wrongful termination.
That last scene was POWERFUL!
This was so powerful .. A big thank you to creators, actors and whole team. Embrace yourself. Nobody can tell you who and what you are. This was the message for me. ❤
I love Diandra Forrest! Ever since I saw her carry her baby down the runway during a fashion show. Such a beautiful woman and a good actress. I have cousins that have albinism and its heartbreaking to think about the ignorant comments and rude behavior they've experienced over something they have no control over.
Five of my Cousins are Albino People and I am a very happy man in 2022.
There's nothing wrong with the color of her skin she's human just like the rest of us she bleeds, she feels, she breathes like the rest of us. She's gorgeous! Never change who you are because we all are imperfectly perfect.
You are right but in some part of Africa it is not easy for people with albanism, they used to be kidnapped and killed.
@@Mixmasala218 Say Tanzania and Zambia. Who are you afraid of?
the world will never change. people say this all the time, but they will still judge and stare rudely at these wonderful people. no matter what we do. most of the people will never change
Hey everyone and yes your right she is gorgeous all around and yes the world will never change and I know what you mean by how people stare because it happens to me all the time because I'm different
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The end was really good. Courage and acceptance are contagious. Let's spread some love, y'all. Start with yourself, and pass it on to another. 💞
This made me cry yo, I feel her pain when treated different. Everybody staring and pointing at
you because you LOOK different. We have feelings too yo. STOP judging and start LOVING!
Like what is the feeling you get from talking about others and treating them with contempt
for no reason, WHAT IS THE FEELING?
This short film deserves an Oscar a relevant film everyone should see. A story for anyone whoever felt out of place. well done..! Wow
As a daughter of mixed race parents (hispanic/latin, german, & others) who appears fully latina, this story hit home for me. Here's my impromptu poem that doesn't rhyme. I don't claim to have suffered the same as any other person of color, but I have suffered, and still don't fit in anywhere. I'm a mestizo. The white kids called me racist names & threw gum in my curly hair; the hispanic kids called me coconut & excluded me from their cultural events; and all of them teased about my eyeglasses & maiden name. I wasn't white enough, brown enough, nor rich or poor enough to be accepted in any social group. I had a few friends through my school years, with some of them using & discarding me. To this day, I am afraid of getting too close with my current friends whom I keep at arm's length. To this day, I question whether a nice person likes me or pities me. Some official documents still don't give an option for a mixed race identification. I have to choose 'white', knowing that there is no group for me. Over the decades, I've learned to love being multiracial, to welcome the cold emptiness of knowing I'm being excluded, and to find peace in this familiar solitude. However, I still hate myself for continuing to fail to fit in somewhere out there in the social world. Thanks be to God, I somehow met my spouse who, after our long talks, sharing of hearts & sorrows, also cried with me. I was finally seen, accepted, and loved unconditionally by someone; this one magnificent person. One person is enough. I "fit in" with my one person.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope one day our society will welcome anyone regardless the race. I wish you all the best things in life
Don't worry in the future the entire society will be mixed.
I wish I were your friend. We are all human. I am excluded from my family for not acting like them ( I was married to a Cameroonian). My child ( with that lady) grows up without my side of the family. The Lord strengthen you.
And….as I’ve told my biracial/super ambiguous kids, “You must learn to love yourself & develop yourself.” Because of that loved one ever leaves you,, you won’t feel in the cold outside again. I told my kids that when people ask what they are to tell them they’re human and repeat their names for them. If the person can’t or refuses to take a hint, that they just should simply walk 🚶♀️ 🚶 ✌️ TF off!!!
I'm sure you are literally beautiful. Being mixed myself, we come in varied looks ... intriguing exotic beauty. Pleeeeease stop thinking you are obliged to give two hoots about the thought patterns of ignorant unknowledgable people who wouldn't even care anyways if you look like them. Such is humanity to find flaws no matter what. And not look within themselves to realise they are the one in the wrong.
I'm from Jamaica, and its almost the opposite here. Being mixed is a huge part of the society. This is a country of majority black, but many who look full black have non black ancestors. In fact, it's the non straight black who have it better in society. It's so unfair what society does to people, to think people are basically not human because the don't look exactly like them when its a tiny fraction of our DNA that makes the differences in the races. Everything else is exactly the same across humanity.
I love and embrace being a blend of black, white, indian and Portuguese, and probably even more. Indian is the least in me, but that is what I apparently look like to the majority of our society here. In the US, hispanics think I'm hispanic. I actually find it amusing, all my life, that people are confused. I care nothing for people not being able to figure what race i am. It is the stupidest thing for the next person to be "confused" over what race a person is. In fact i love to see the confusion. I find my mixed background to be so intriguing and layered. I love discovering even more mixture, even more about my ancestors. I feel the reality of our motto "out of many, one people". I am a literal example of it. So are you.
I don't need to "identify" as one race. My identity is HUMAN. FULL STOP. Tough luck for the person who is confused because they can't pin me completely to one race.
So my dear, discard of those self distructive feelings you have. There are countless people who would be so happy to have you as a friend simply if you have a kind heart, not because of your racial mixture. Society isn't worth comparing your worth to. You have your husband who loves you. And if you're his heart and soul... you have the world. It's horrible miserable people who treat people like garbage because they feel like garbage themselves.
What a powerful short film. Praise to all who acted their part. But esp to Roo ♡ l was blown away, thank you
Y'all ain't have to make me cry like this lol. I thought I was about to watch an INTERVIEW!!!! OMGGGGG
Powerful film. I cried at the end. I love how Rue illustrates that the most difficult decisions we make can change the lives of people right infront of us. Her poem started a revolution.
I cried too.....poem was beautiful and seeing him revealing his true physical appearance and her sitting in the chair...both simply stunning and moving. ❤👏👏👏
I cried through a lot of it too! yes! It sure did start a revolution. Her courage, as always, empowered others to be courageous too
Whew...never saw that coming.....BRAVO!!! to the writer, director, DP, producers and stellar cast.
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I have a lot of melanin meaning my skin is on the darker side of the Black family and yet I fully relate to this lady's struggle. People are just mean and ignorant until the same situation comes very close to them. Colorism is still a big problem in society. We need to look at people beyond their physical appearance.
Colorism is horrible. Mixed kids of all ethnicities feel this too. I’m Iranian American, super blond and people used to think my dad kidnapped me at the stores. It’s hard to feel like anyone can actually see who you are (on either side of the world).
Anch'io sofferto molto per miei colori ...
Rossa di capelli ma mulatta ....
Con lentiggini .
Manca rispetto nostro essere interiore
Love yourself, you are beautiful regardless of what all these Haters say. Be strong, you have to love yourself to build yourbself confidence; until you do so no one and nothing will bother you.
I can relate to this also the struggle for trying to be excepted by society, not finding true friends, the desire for acceptance from your peers and finding a non-there as well as desires for ambition and community and it all falls short. This is the human experience. I am not a person with albinism but I have felt all of these things and can relate.
I agree.
One of my closest friends in grade 1 had albinism. I just thought she was really light, nothing major. She had a great personality. And the older we got the more I noticed how people stared at her. I don't understand how people can be so ignorant. Especially black people. After everything we have gone through collectively, we shouldn't be looking for reasons to divide us. Come on!
One of the best videos ever. I cried so much. The ending was absolutely amazing.
This was delightfully surprising and so beautiful. I cried like a baby. The message is more than skin deep.
I cried too... beautiful...
I shed tears as well!
Exactly!
It really is beautiful, very emotional.
big cry rn
This is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. I'm still crying. I am legally blind and I am going through all the five stages of grief again. Being blind and trying to fit into society is exhausting. This video was very inspirational. It really showed me that I am enough and I don't have to fit into anyone's box. Thank you so much for this video. I deeply appreciate it.
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I love this! Happy healing. Tons and tons of hugs to you! ❤
I love what you said - I don't have to fit into anyone's box. Very powerful and thank you!
I can’t believe I’ve seen this on my TL for so long and never clicked I’m happy I did today!! This was soooo good!
Well this has me sitting in a pool of tears. Beautifully written and performed! I subscribed :)
Man this had me crying. I had no idea people with albinism face so much ignorance and discrimination. Thank you for this video. I hope it reaches lots of people. I hate how cruel this world cane be
They go through a lot, it would be nice if they had more representatiin in the media.
Yep. People from ANY race with albinism.
Try having it in Africa even sales people won't accept cash directly from you. Most of the time they pay using E-cash.
It’s worse in Africa believe me.
My dad said he knew a couple who abandoned their
baby who was albino.
Black Americans do it too
Wasn't expecting that! I loved the part when she mentioned what you are, not who. We are conditioned to focus on the external. Wonderful message
Being an albino is as challenging as being a person of colour and priviledge.
To real, to true. It hurts when your own community doesn’t see, accept, or is just downright disgusted by you.
I have vitiligo. Had it since a child. People made fun of me and called me names. Now I’m 24 and embrace it. I wish people were more educated on vitiligo and albinism.
I grew up in Jamaica and seeing Albino people for the first time as a kid, I was super curious but but mostly because of the hair and less about the skin tone. Kids are generally just curious-adults on the other hand need to do better!
This is a dope piece.
Happy to see parts of society moving forward where certain differences are concerned.
I think social media, though it causes damage, some of the self love ripple did a great job. I use to hate my birth mark right across my eye. I don’t even think I hated it until people hated it.
Thankfully, now I understand I am more than just colour or skin.
Loved the ending, too!
Well said
I've seen albino last time i was in Jamaica
I'm from Barbados and I'm in full support of your real and meaningful statement Janel. As kids, it was mostly curiosity but adults need to do much better and think, behave and act more responsibly. Its so sad that as far on and advanced as this country is it seems to struggle with the basics like societal differences. "In God we trust" in His handy work we also trust.
When I look at people I see them as human that's it. We come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. This breaks my heart. 💔
This was so amazing, beautifully filmed, and what a powerful message. Inspiring!😃
Very touching short film😭😭😭👏👏👏👏best I’ve ever seen, thanks to the creators and the actors and actresses for playing such a beautiful role. Black is beautiful!!
If anyone was wondering about the actor's 'dancing eyes', it is a condition called, Nystagmus:
"Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary eye movement. Infants can be born with it but more commonly acquire it in infancy or later in life. In many cases, it may result in reduced or limited vision. Due to the involuntary movement of the eye, it has been called "dancing eyes".
Thank you thank you. I noticed it but it didn't register in my mind until you memtioned that
I taught a kid that had nystagmus. Poor lad had very poor eyesight too. Thanks for the explanation.
@@rosebrown6128 Welcome. First time I noticed it was in the film Constantine and the actor Pruitt Taylor Vince. Under the trivia section on his IMDB page, it states, "Has nystagmus, a condition which causes a person's eyes to move involuntarily."
Is it linked to albinism I have two albino cousins who have it
It’s common in albinism.
Easily one of the best films on this channel. The way it was written but also directed really lets it stand out
I wish they would be more realistic. Adults don’t think albinism is contagious. Having ridiculous examples takes away the emotion from the real ones.
I have playlists that I save films to, this one...This one got saved to my ‘Inspire’ and I must admit also my ‘movies’ one. Because I know for sure I will love to watch this inspirational message again!
What a most powerful social commentary on the beauty of discovering and being one's unapologetically, authentic, God-Created, phenomenal self.
Can't stop crying. Humanity can be so cruel... and so beautiful! And true beauty has nothing to do with skin or outward appearance, which is just an accident of birth, but the heart and character of an evolved soul.
I have an albino friend and she has gone through all this negativity which is just awful, especially considering that she is the kindest most amazing and beautiful girl that you can meet. It's ridiculous how society works, but I hope that someday it's better.
I'm sorry I didn't know this was still a thing, my community be loving on albino babies. And not because they're albinos but because they hold their own individual beauty showing how "black" encompasses a wide array of colors. Have you ever seen an albino's hair in the sun? I swear it looks like gold specks in their hair. Just beautiful
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One love.
One tribe.
One race.
Only love prevails.
That’s true!
Albino people look like angels
Chills❤️🔥
This was so powerful.People are people and many are just awful.Her father crying about her pain was beyond sad.Rue was not responsible for her birth.None of us are.Besides it is the life we live beyond our births that means the most.We are who we are.The ending was unexpected,but now he will not hide his truth.Good for them and everyone that is "different."
I wish it were more socially acceptable to compliment each other than to cut each other down.
Please please make all the awards go to this !
This was so incredible with such an important message that Is too long overlooked.
I am bawling my eyes out because this is a story for so many many people out there.
It resonates hard, but it needs to be told. And society needs to usher in the changes needed.
Please please make all the awards go to this !
If I were a teacher, I'd show this in my classes, along with other films and videos that hopefully help people become more aware. Ignorance can be very dangerous.
Excellent idea. To help kids not to grow up to be prejudiced adults.
This is why philosophy should be a part of the curriculum it would open up so many discussions. And from those kids bold and visionary leaders would rise. Ah one can dream
Wow, this is so moving! Excellent, it's a shame how people judge one another without knowing one another.
Beautiful. The last part surprised me!