Because I am

Being LGBT in Zimbabwe

2016
0h 5m
Documentary

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.

Top Cast

M

Millie Zidyana

Narrator

V

Valerie Abiyou

Silhouette

J

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

Silhouette

S

Sarah Bisholo

Silhouette

S

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

Silhouette

N

Nosa Muhlwa

Silhouette

B

Bliss Namuddu

Silhouette

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