Because I am

Because I am

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Documentary

"Being LGBT in Zimbabwe"

Overview

Based on a poem by a Zimbabwean LGBT activist written in response to the gay hate speech that is being perpetuated president Robert Mugabe. The film was shot in South East London UK with a cast of six women from several African countries playing multiple roles in this portrayal of being a lesbian in homophobic Zimbabwe. Five of the actors and the producer are refugees who fled their countries in fear of persecution for their sexuality.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Hona Africa
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

refugee lgbt zimbabwe

Quick Facts

Release Date August 12, 2016
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Millie Zidyana
Millie Zidyana

Narrator

Valerie Abiyou
Valerie Abiyou

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Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

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Sarah Bisholo
Sarah Bisholo

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Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

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Nosa Muhlwa
Nosa Muhlwa

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Bliss Namuddu
Bliss Namuddu

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Key Crew

Lawrie Zidyana
Director
Harriet T. Mupungu
Writer
Moud N. Goba
Producer