
Because I am (2016)
0h 5m | PG-13
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
Studio: Hona Africa
Genre: Documentary
Video: 720p
Cast

Millie Zidyana
as Narrator

Valerie Abiyou
as Silhouette

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
as Silhouette

Sarah Bisholo
as Silhouette

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
as Silhouette

Nosa Muhlwa
as Silhouette