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 |
Release Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
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Production Countries | : | United Kingdom, |
Production Co. | : | Hona Africa |
Genres | : | Documentary, |
Casts | : | Millie Zidyana, Valerie Abiyou, Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon, Sarah Bisholo, Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo, Nosa Muhlwa, Bliss Namuddu, |
Plot Keywords | : | refugee, lgbt, zimbabwe, |
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