Because I am (2016)
Being LGBT in Zimbabwe
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.
Director: Lawrie Zidyana
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: August 12, 2016
Cast
- Millie Zidyana - Narrator
- Valerie Abiyou - Silhouette
- Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon - Silhouette
- Sarah Bisholo - Silhouette
- Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo - Silhouette
- Nosa Muhlwa - Silhouette
- Bliss Namuddu - Silhouette
Screenplay
- Harriet T. Mupungu
- Tinashe Wakapila (Author)
Production: Hona Africa
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
refugee, lgbt, zimbabwe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Because I am about?
- 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.
- Who directed Because I am?
- Because I am was directed by Lawrie Zidyana.
- Who stars in Because I am?
- Because I am stars Millie Zidyana, Valerie Abiyou, Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon, Sarah Bisholo, Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo, Nosa Muhlwa.
- How long is Because I am?
- Because I am has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Because I am?
- Because I am is a Documentary film.
- Where was Because I am produced?
- Because I am was produced in United Kingdom.