Because I am
“Being LGBT in Zimbabwe”
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.
Director: Lawrie Zidyana
Cast
Millie Zidyana
Narrator
Valerie Abiyou
Silhouette
Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
Silhouette
Sarah Bisholo
Silhouette
Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
Silhouette
Nosa Muhlwa
Silhouette
Bliss Namuddu
Silhouette
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Aug 12, 2016
- Runtime
- 5m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Hona Africa
- Director
- Lawrie Zidyana