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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
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Narrator
Lisa Lax
Lisa Lax
Director
Nancy Stern
Nancy Stern
Director
Lisa Lax
Lisa Lax
Producer
Nancy Stern
Nancy Stern
Producer

Critic Reviews for Emmanuel's Gift

All Critics (22) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (4)
Full Review… Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter Full Review… Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Full Review… V.A. Musetto New York Post Full Review… Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Full Review… Ty Burr Boston Globe Full Review… Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Full Review… Chelsea Bain Boston Herald Full Review… David Cornelius DVDTalk.com Full Review… MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher Full Review… Jonathan W. Hickman Entertainment Insiders Full Review… Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Full Review… Phil Villarreal Arizona Daily Star
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Audience Reviews for Emmanuel's Gift

  • 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.
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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