Because I am

  • August 2016
  • 5mins

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    Lawrie Zidyana,

    Starring

    Millie Zidyana,

    Valerie Abiyou,

    Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon,

    Sarah Bisholo

    ...

    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.