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Skin (2008)

Sophie Okonedo , San Neill , Anthony Fabian  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sophie Okonedo, San Neill, Alice Krige, Tony Kgoroge, Ella Ramangwane
  • Directors: Anthony Fabian
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Entertainment One
  • DVD Release Date: February 1, 2011
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004D45NZ6
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,927 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Despite being born to Afrikaner parents, Sandra faces prejudice from her community due to her dark skin and African features. Torn between her family and the man she loves, Sandra must overcome the racial intolerance of her society in this uplifting true story. Starring Sophie Okonedo and Sam Neill. Based on the best-selling book "When She was White" by Judith Stone.

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After watching the movie I thought wow...what an amazing find. Mr. T  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
The problem is that Sandra now finds herself in love with a black man. Eric Wilson  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Courage Under Pressure February 16, 2011
Format:DVD
"Skin" is the story of Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo), born black in the 1950's to white Afrikaners unaware of their black ancestry. Her parents, rural shopkeepers Abraham (Sam Neill) and Sannie (Alice Krige) who serve the local black community, lovingly raise her as their "white" little girl. Still, at the age of ten, facing prejudice from her community due to her dark skin and African features, Sandra is driven out of her society. The film follows Sandra's 30-year odyssey from rejection to acceptance, betrayal to reconciliation, as she struggles to define her place in a changing world against countless obstacles.

Ms. Okonedo plays Sandra not as a symbol of black struggle in apartheid-era South Africa but as a determined woman attempting to discover her true self. As a mature woman and mother, her Sandra still looks to heal psychological wounds inflicted on her as a child. South Africa's Population Registration Act of 1950 required people to be identified, defined, classified, and separated by color, but in Sandra's home town, folks were less intolerant.

O'Neill's Abraham is sympathetic as he attempts to have the law changed so Sandra can be classified by heritage rather than appearance, but also reveals himself to have deep-seated racism.

Bonus extras include a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, outtakes, and script development workshops.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding viewing August 9, 2010
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Drama set mainly during the Apartheid-era in South Africa telling the story of Sandra Laing (played by Sophie Okonedo), a young Afrikanner woman who although having white biological parents by a genetic fluke is born black and the problems that this causes her in the society in which she lives. A stirring performance largely by Sophie Okonedo (who plays Sandra Laing from about the age of 17) as we follow Sandra Laing's life over a period of about 30 years; from when she is about 10 to 12 years old and experiences severe racism from staff and pupils at the boarding school she is attending because she is seen as black (the 10 to 12 year old Laing is played by another actress, not Okonedo); through the landmark court case that her parents fight in which she is officially classed as white; through her disownment at about the age of 17 by her parents when she falls for and elopes with a young black man who works for her father; through her decision to be reclassified as black because she feels rejected by Afrikanner society; through times of severe hardship such as when the Afrikanner establishment bulldozes her home because the government has decreed that the settlement in which she lives is now in a `whites-only' area; through seeing her husband and father of her two children over time become a violent drunk who at least once violently assaults her, leading her to leave him and fend for her two children on her own as a black single mother in apartheid-era south Africa; and finally through the pain that Laing carries over a period of about 20 years because she is estranged from her parents and wishes to be reunited with them again (especially her mother). Most of the film takes place against the backdrop of the injustice that was apartheid in South Africa and the film does not shy away from graphic depictions of the racism, prejudice and hostility towards blacks that was prevalent during the apartheid-era in South Africa. Although a somewhat bleak film with much sorrow in it, the film does end on a hopeful note as Laing lives to see the abolition of apartheid when she is in her forties (in the early 1990s) and the beginnings of the new South Africa. Hence the film's story is ultimately a positive one, because Laing's story is also the story of South Africa. Rewarding viewing.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What It Means to be Human September 10, 2011
Format:DVD
On the recommendation of some Nigerian friends, my wife and I grabbed a copy of "Skin" and sat down for a Saturday evening movie. We expected good things, but we were bowled over by the deep questions and emotion in this film, based upon the true story of Sandra Laing growing up in South Africa during the time of apartheid.

Sandra looks black. Which means she cannot be in a relationship with a white or even shop in the same store as the whites. But here parents are both white, and her mother swears that she has never been unfaithful. As Sandra heads to school, the color of her skin becomes an issue for students and parents, not to mention a heartless school master. Sandra's father vows to fight for her, and indeed the question of Sandra's identity is taken to the supreme court, where they judgment decades ago was based solely on appearance. Sandra is classified "black," but later, when genetics and heritage became the standard, her classification is changed to "white."

The problem is that Sandra now finds herself in love with a black man. Her father is outraged and goes to extremes to stop the relationship. Her mother seems to be on her side, but then turns against her, stuck between an angry, violent husband and their grown daughter. Sandra is forced to make choices, more than once, that deal with heritage, color, identity, and family. Does love cross these lines? Does love erase these lines?

In the end, "Skin" is a powerful movie, told with honesty, grace, hardship, and a cast of fantastic actors. The emotions range from humor to horror to sorrow to muted joy. It is a story that reminds us not only of the injustice of apartheid and racism, but of what it means to be human. I highly recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Skin tells a tale of the past that I hope does not occur today.
Well acted and photographed film about a little known subject, apartheid. Love to see films from other countries with something serious to say about multiple subjects of interest... Read more
Published 10 days ago by jean lawton
4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD
THIS MOVIE WAS VERY GOOD..THE STRUGGLE AND HARDSHIP ONE MUST GO THROUGH ...I HEARD ABOUT IT THROUGH A FRIEND AND WAS PLEASE WITH IT
Published 1 month ago by A.E.T
4.0 out of 5 stars reality
to me this movies was to sit and watch because i was bored. i ended up likeing it because it had some great characteritics motives. recommended
Published 1 month ago by paulette
5.0 out of 5 stars Black movies
I first watched this movie at my Aunties house but came in the middle of it. I told her i must get it for myself and I'm glad I did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by germany
5.0 out of 5 stars Skin
This movie makes you think. It evokes emotions of sorrow, happiness, and wonder at how we as humans can be so cruel to our fellow man.
Published 2 months ago by Joy D. Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars nOW THIS WAS A GOOD MOVIE
THIS WAS A GOOD MOVIE i TOOK TO A SLEEP OVE WE REALLY DID ENJOY THE CHARACTERS REALLY WAS GOOD i WILL ALSO TELL MY FRIENDS TO BUY IT
Published 2 months ago by Ida Butcher
5.0 out of 5 stars This one you won't forget!
A story that leaves you sad. It very thought provoking with a happy/sad ending. Hopefully this will never happen to anyone else in our lifetime.
Published 2 months ago by Princess
5.0 out of 5 stars SKIN
I hereby choose this rating base on the category, the ability to download on line and cost. I fully recommend to others base on the quality of viewing.
Published 2 months ago by TH
5.0 out of 5 stars its is the best
i love it she now how to love her love ones and be a good women to all her lover
Published 3 months ago by James Manuel Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
I love this actress! The movie price was phenomenal and it shipped quickly and arrived in tact. The movie itself was sad but true.
Published 3 months ago by C. Thompson
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