STRANGERS IN TOWN is a documentary about albinos.
It considers both the medical and social aspects of albinism. The film
attempts to overcome the prejudices and misconceptions people have toward
albinos. Personalities appearing in the film include blues/rock singer
Johnny Winter.
Gabor Vadnay, Albert Ohayon, Gordon Thompson, Claude
Hazanavicius, Ron Hallis, Don Cohen, Robert Gibson
Narrator
Don Winkler
Advisors
Dr. Bernard Robaire, Director-Centre for the Study of
Reproduction and Associate Professor Departments of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics and of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, McGill University; Dr. Carl J. Witkop, Jr.,
Division of Genetics, Department of Oral Pathology and
Genetics, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota
Technique
Documentary
Format
43 minutes, 1548
feet, 16mm, color, optical sound
Completed
1988
Home Video
VHS: $25.00 + $8.00 shipping and handling = $33.00
DVD: $30 + 8.00 shipping and handling = $38.00
Institutions VHS: $50.00 + $8.00 shipping and
handling = $58.00
DVD: $55 +$8.00 shipping and handling = $63.00
319 Lisgar
(Bank & Lisgar)
Ottawa, Canada
(613) 237-0769
Specializing in a unique collection of films
you can't find anywhere else.
Extensive selection of outstanding documentary films
by independent filmmakers
Photo by Bruce Saunders
Ken Gray and Lois Siegel
Screening
"Strangers in Town" Royal
Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, British Columbia
August 26, 2013
Movie Monday Ken Gray lives with albinism, is legally
blind, and a talented photographer. Photos
Most persons with albinism are legally blind.
"I must say
I enjoyed the evening a great deal and love learning.
It was a tremendous film and wonderful to meet you – the filmmaker!"
Susan Engel
Low Vision Specialist CNIB
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