Because I am

Movies
2016-08-12
EN
Released
0h 5m
Documentary

Production

Hona Africa

Tagline

Being LGBT in Zimbabwe

Storyline

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.