Emmanuel's Gift (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Emmanuel's Gift is a 2005 documentary directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $23,728 worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Emmanuel's Gift About?
The premise of Emmanuel's Gift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This inspiring documentary follows Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young man from Ghana born with a severely deformed leg. Determined to overcome adversity, he embarks on a remarkable journey across Ghana and neighboring countries. Emmanuel works as a street vendor and motivational speaker, challenging societal stigmas and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, while demonstrating the power of perseverance and hope.
Emmanuel's Gift Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- disability
- f rated
- athlete
- character name in title
The Director of Emmanuel's Gift
Directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern.
- Co-director Lisa Lax
- Co-director Nancy Stern
More from Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern
More films directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern: Maria Sharapova: The Point, Pat XO and Unmatched.
Emmanuel's Gift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Emmanuel's Gift 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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Emmanuel's Gift Plot Summary
What happens in Emmanuel's Gift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As we listen to the warm and resonant voice of Oprah Winfrey guiding us through this heartfelt narrative, we embark on a remarkable journey alongside Emmanuel, a brave soul born with a deformed right leg. Throughout his life, Emmanuel has witnessed the harsh realities that individuals with disabilities confront in Ghana. The documentary takes us back to his childhood, where he experienced the devastating abandonment by his father when the news of his physical limitations emerged. Yet, amidst this trauma, Emmanuel found a nurturing atmosphere with his loving mother and family, deriving comfort from small acts of independence, like shining shoes each day for a modest income of $2.
Full summary
The whole story of Emmanuel's Gift, scene by scene
Emmanuel's Gift Box Office
Emmanuel's Gift grossed $23,728 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.7K
- US & Canada
- $23.7K
Emmanuel's Gift Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Emmanuel's Gift.
How Well Do You Know Emmanuel's Gift?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Emmanuel's Gift FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Emmanuel's Gift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Emmanuel's Gift?
Emmanuel's Gift runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Emmanuel's Gift released?
Emmanuel's Gift was released on October 21, 2005.
Who directed Emmanuel's Gift?
Emmanuel's Gift was directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern.
More films by Lisa Lax How much did Emmanuel's Gift make at the box office?
Emmanuel's Gift grossed $23,728 worldwide.
How is Emmanuel's Gift rated?
Emmanuel's Gift has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Emmanuel's Gift have a post-credit scene?
No. Emmanuel's Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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