Film
Because I am
2016 · 5m · Documentary
Being LGBT in Zimbabwe
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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.
Cast
Millie Zidyana
Narrator
Valerie Abiyou
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Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
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Sarah Bisholo
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Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
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Nosa Muhlwa
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Bliss Namuddu
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Crew
- Lawrie ZidyanaDirector
- Harriet T. MupunguWriter
- Moud N. GobaProducer
Media
Details
- Release date
- August 12, 2016
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Genres
- Documentary
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