“Skin” is an independent film by first time film director Anthony Fabian and is based on the true story of a South African white family whose daughter (for some unknown genetic happenstance) is born colored. The film details the girl’s life and those within her family over a 30 year period taking place at the time when the country is changing from an apartheid existence to one where skin color is no longer a determinant as to whether or not individual civil rights apply. It is the story of the Laing family and mainly that of daughter Susan (ably played by Sophie Okonedo (“Hotel Rwanda”), Sam Neill (“Jurassic Park”) and Alice Krige. This is a sensitive and well written feature and shows Ms. Okonedo’s depth as an actress which reminds us once again why she was previously nominated for an Oscar.
I give this film 3 stars for a story well told and for providing the viewer with an interesting and emotional theatrical experience
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