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55 minGdocumentary

Synopsis

A young karate master in Tanzania teaches children with albinism self-defense skills to protect them from a growing market for their body parts.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Jerome, a karate master fighting for kids with albinism.
  • Find out about Tanzania's dark market for albino body parts.
  • See how self-defense empowers marginalized communities.

Did You Know

  • Tanzania has a growing market for albino body parts used in potions.
  • Jerome is a karate master who teaches self-defense to kids with albinism.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 55 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the growing market in Tanzania related to albinism?

There is a clandestine market for albino skin, bones, and hair used in potions that promise wealth.

Who is Jerome in the documentary 'Black Samurai'?

Jerome is a young karate master dedicated to teaching kids with albinism self-defense.

What is Jerome's goal for the children he teaches?

Jerome aims to take one of the children with albinism to a world championship in Japan.

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