Documentary 08/12/2016 5m

Because I am (2016)

"Being LGBT in Zimbabwe"

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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.

Lawrie Zidyana

Director

Harriet T. Mupungu

Writer