
Because I am
Because I am
2016•5m•Documentary
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.
Lawrie Zidyana · Director
Harriet T. Mupungu · Writer
StatusReleased
Runtime5m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 12, 2016
StatusReleased
Runtime5m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 12, 2016
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