Because I am

2016 | 5 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Because I am
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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.

  • Release Date

    12 August 2016

  • DirectingLawrie Zidyana
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    $0.00

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