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Because I am

Being LGBT in Zimbabwe

2016
5 min
Documentary

Overview

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.

Production

Hona Africa

Cast & Characters

Millie Zidyana

Narrator

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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Directors & Crew

L

Lawrie Zidyana

Director

M

Moud N. Goba

Producer

H

Harriet T. Mupungu

Writer

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