Because I am

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.

US

Made in US

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2016

Documentary

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Cast

Millie Zidyana

Millie Zidyana

As Narrator

Valerie Abiyou

Valerie Abiyou

As Silhouette

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

As Silhouette

Sarah Bisholo

Sarah Bisholo

As Silhouette

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

As Silhouette

Nosa Muhlwa

Nosa Muhlwa

As Silhouette

Bliss Namuddu

Bliss Namuddu

As Silhouette

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