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Because I am

Because I am (2016)

0h 5m | PG-13

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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

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Cast

Millie Zidyana

Millie Zidyana

as Narrator

Valerie Abiyou

Valerie Abiyou

as Silhouette

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

as Silhouette

Sarah Bisholo

Sarah Bisholo

as Silhouette

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

as Silhouette

Nosa Muhlwa

Nosa Muhlwa

as Silhouette