Oprah Winfrey Movie

If you were born with the use of Ghana in West Africa is in danger of being poisoned, or left to die in your family, and if they are not poisoned or left for dead, you're probably hidden in the room, and if they are not hidden,

are destined to spend your life on the streets to beg. Twenty million people in Ghana, two million are disabled. This is the story of a disabled man whose role and purpose, is to change everything forever. In Emmanuel Gift, filmmakers Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have uncovered the compelling story, it is important. She told Oprah Winfrey, the film chronicles the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young man from Ghana born with a severely deformed right leg, who today, against all odds incalculable, open minds, hearts and doors and realize the social and political change throughout his country. Although Emmanuel is an important message: people with disabilities are valuable contributors to any society, his method is inspirational. Emmanuel begins his quest for a bike ride over 600 kilometers, across Ghana with one leg and continue to spread his vision with courage and determination. Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern have been documenting the condition of Emmanuel over a year, which drew more than 400 hours of powerful imagery. The film includes original footage shot in Ghana, California, Oregon and New York, as well as photographs and other acquired film / video of Emmanuel's early years. Through it all, they created an intimate glimpse into the mind and heart of a visionary whose unforgettable journey transcends continents and cultures and becomes each of our parts.