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Tanzania albino documentary controversy

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In Tanzania, a film is causing some controversy.’ A Boy from Geita’ charts the story of a young albino boy, who was mutilated for his body parts. Criminals work with witch doctors, who believe albino body parts can be made into potions that bring luck. It’s a big problem in the country, but authorities say the movie is one-sided. The director has now been defending his work. Dan Ashby has more for us on that.

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