Because I am 2016
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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.
- Title: Because I am
- Year: 2016
- Genre: Documentary
- Country: United Kingdom
- Studio: Hona Africa
- Director: Lawrie Zidyana
- Cast: Millie Zidyana, Valerie Abiyou, Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon, Sarah Bisholo, Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo, Nosa Muhlwa
- Crew: Lawrie Zidyana (Director), Harriet T. Mupungu (Writer), Moud N. Goba (Producer), Muchengeti Kehle (Camera Operator), Tafadzwa Katerere (Music Editor), Pavlina Wrezcka (Art Direction)
- Keyword: refugee, lgbt, zimbabwe
- Release: Aug 12, 2016
- Runtime: 5 minutes
- IMDb: 0.00 / 10 by 0 users
- Popularity: 1
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Language: English
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