Because I am (2016)
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 : August 12, 2016
Runtime : 5m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : Hona Africa
Countries : United Kingdom
Keywords : refugee, lgbt, zimbabwe