Call Me Kuchu (2012)
The story of Uganda's first openly gay man, David Kato.
In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David Kato - Uganda's first openly gay man - and his fellow activists work against the clock to defeat the legislation while combating vicious persecution in their daily lives. But no one, not even the filmmakers, is prepared for the brutal murder that shakes the movement to its core and sends shock waves around the world.
Director: Katherine Fairfax Wright, Malika Zouhali-Worrall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 11, 2012
Cast
- David Kato - Self - Founder, Sexual Minorities Uganda
- Christopher Senyonjo - Self - Bishop
- David Bahati - Self - Ugandan Politician
- Gilles Muhame - Self - Managing Editor, Rolling Stone
- Naome Ruzindana - Self - Founder, Coalition of African Lesbians
Screenplay
Music: Jonathan Mandabach
Cinematography: Katherine Fairfax Wright
Editing: Katherine Fairfax Wright
Production: Docurama, Cinedigm
Country: Uganda, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
homophobia, missionary, male homosexuality, bigotry, woman director, religious intolerance, sanctioned killing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Call Me Kuchu about?
- In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David Kato - Uganda's first openly gay man - and his fellow activists work against the clock to defeat the legislation while combating vicious persecution in their daily lives. But no one, not even the filmmakers, is prepared for the brutal murder that shakes the movement to its core and sends shock waves around the world.
- Who directed Call Me Kuchu?
- Call Me Kuchu was directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright, Malika Zouhali-Worrall.
- Who stars in Call Me Kuchu?
- Call Me Kuchu stars David Kato, Christopher Senyonjo, David Bahati, Gilles Muhame, Naome Ruzindana.
- How long is Call Me Kuchu?
- Call Me Kuchu has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Call Me Kuchu?
- Call Me Kuchu is a Documentary film.
- Where was Call Me Kuchu produced?
- Call Me Kuchu was produced in Uganda, United States of America.