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Because I am

2016 EN 5 min

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.

Release date

12/08/2016

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Being LGBT in Zimbabwe

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Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

5 min

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