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      Emmanuel's Gift

      2005, Documentary, 1h 20m

      22 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      A powerful real-life story that's strong enough to overcome the Hollywood touches added in its telling, Emmanuel's Gift is an uplifting celebration of the human spirit. Read critic reviews

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      This documentary tells the story of 27-year-old Ghanaian Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, born with a deformed leg. The disabled are often disdained or even murdered at birth in Africa, but Emmanuel is determined to be a part of society. After receiving a bicycle, thanks to a grant for handicapped athletes, Emmanuel rides across Ghana, challenging stereotypes in the process. Emmanuel travels to America to receive a prosthetic leg and spreads awareness of human rights for the disabled everywhere he goes.

      • Rating: G

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern

      • Producer: Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $23.6K

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      • Jan 07, 2008

        Inspirational documentary about Emmanuel, a one legged man from Ghana, Africa. He not only overcame his own disabilities but became a champion for the disabled in his country.

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