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Because I am

"Being LGBT in Zimbabwe"

2016-08-12 en 5m
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.

Director

Lawrie Zidyana

Producer

Moud N. Goba

Art Direction

Pavlina Wrezcka

Camera Operator

Muchengeti Kehle

Animation

Lettie Ncube

Writer

Harriet T. Mupungu

refugee lgbt zimbabwe

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Hona Africa

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