Because I am

BEING LGBT IN ZIMBABWE

0/10 2016 4K 5 min

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.

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Millie Zidyana

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Valerie Abiyou

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Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

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Sarah Bisholo

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Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

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Nosa Muhlwa

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Bliss Namuddu

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Because I am

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