Because I am (2016)
Because I am (2016)
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.

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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
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Being LGBT in Zimbabwe
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 12 August 2016

Country: GB

Runtime: 5m

Company Credits

Company: Hona Africa

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Sound

Tafadzwa Katerere

Tafadzwa Katerere

Music Editor

Visual Effects

Lettie Ncube

Lettie Ncube

Animation

Camera

Muchengeti Kehle

Muchengeti Kehle

Camera Operator

Lighting

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Art Department

Pavlina Wrezcka

Pavlina Wrezcka

Art Direction

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