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Because I am(2016)

Being LGBT in Zimbabwe

  • Documentary

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
Release Date:Aug 12, 2016
Runtime: 5m

Director:

Lawrie Zidyana

Writer:

Harriet T. Mupungu

Top 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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Official Videos

Because I Am - being LGBT in Zimbabwe

Because I Am - being LGBT in Zimbabwe

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