Because I am

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Documentary
Runtime
5 mins
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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
  • Valerie Abiyou
  • Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
  • Sarah Bisholo
  • Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
  • Nosa Muhlwa
  • Bliss Namuddu

Director

  • Lawrie Zidyana

Producers

  • Moud N. Goba

Screenwriter

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