Because I am

Because I am

Release Date: 2016-08-12

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.

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Cast

Millie Zidyana

Millie Zidyana

as Narrator

Valerie Abiyou

Valerie Abiyou

as Silhouette

Sarah Bisholo

Sarah Bisholo

as Silhouette

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

as Silhouette

Crew

  • Lawrie Zidyana - Director

  • Moud N. Goba - Producer

  • Pavlina Wrezcka - Art Direction

  • Muchengeti Kehle - Camera Operator

  • Lettie Ncube - Animation

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