Emmanuel's Gift 18 years old

He's like no one we've ever known, but he's all we aspire to be.

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 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 of one disabled man whose mission-and purpose- is to change all that forever. In Emmanuel's Gift, filmmakers Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have uncovered a story as compelling as it is important. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, the film chronicles the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young Ghanaian man born with a severely deformed right leg, who today, against incalculable odds, is opening minds, hearts and doors-and effecting social and political change throughout his country.

Credits

Emmanuel's Gift Cast

Name Character
Oprah Winfrey She was 51, now 70 years old as Narrator
Robin Williams He was 54, 63 years old when he died as Himself

Emmanuel's Gift Crew

Name Department
Jeff Beal as Music. He was 42 (now 60) years old Sound
Lisa Lax as Director. Directing
Emmanuel's Gift (18 years)

He's like no one we've ever known, but he's all we aspire to be.

  • Release day: Friday, October 21, 2005
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Revenue: 23578.00