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Emmanuel's Gift

  • 20052005
  • GG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Emmanuel's Gift (2005)
  • Documentary
If you are born disabled in Ghana, West Africa you are likely to be poisoned, or left to die by your family; and if you are not poisoned or left for dead, you're likely to be hidden away in ... Read allIf you are born disabled in Ghana, West Africa you are likely to be poisoned, or left to die by your family; and if you are not poisoned or left for dead, you're likely to be hidden away in a room; and if you're not hidden, you are destined to spend your lifetime begging on the s... Read allIf you are born disabled in Ghana, West Africa you are likely to be poisoned, or left to die by your family; and if you are not poisoned or left for dead, you're likely to be hidden away in a room; and if you're not hidden, you are destined to spend your lifetime begging on the streets. Of the twenty million people in Ghana, two million are disabled. This is the story... Read all
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  • Directors
    • Lisa Lax
    • Nancy Stern Winters
  • Writers
    • Lisa Lax
    • Elizabeth Massie
    • Nancy Stern Winters
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams(archive footage)
    • Oprah Winfrey
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  • Directors
    • Lisa Lax
    • Nancy Stern Winters
  • Writers
    • Lisa Lax
    • Elizabeth Massie
    • Nancy Stern Winters
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams(archive footage)
    • Oprah Winfrey
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    • 7User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Oprah Winfrey
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    • Directors
      • Lisa Lax
      • Nancy Stern Winters
    • Writers
      • Lisa Lax
      • Elizabeth Massie
      • Nancy Stern Winters
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    • Connections
      Referenced in 30 for 30: Unmatched (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      African Dream
      Written by Abdoul Aziz Diop & Lena Fiagbe

      Performed by Wasis Diop

      Courtesy of Universal Music S.A. France

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

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    10/10
    Emmanuel is not disabled. He redefines the meaning of the word.
    Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah shows us in this film what it means to confront fear, obstacles, and challenges, and overcome. This man, in spite of being born without one full leg, being abandoned by his father, and cast aside in a country where the disabled are shunned and ignored, decided on one course of action. And that was to become the best he could at whatever God put in front of him. He redefines what it means to be disabled and let things get in the way of becoming the person you want to be. Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have given us a lovely and inspiring portrait of a unique man. All of us so blessed with opportunities and unparalleled blessings would do well to watch, learn, and be humbled. The Free Wheelchair distribution scene Emmanuel organized for the people in his own home town is some of the most disturbing and touching video you can watch. Emmanuel long ago stopped thinking of himself. His heart is so outwardly focused that his example can only make us better people ourselves.
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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2007 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • エマニュエルの贈りもの
    • Filming locations
      • Ghana
    • Production company
      • Lookalike Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,728
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,642
      • Oct 23, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,728
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      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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