Because I am (2016)

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.

Released Aug. 12, 2016 5 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.refugee, tmdb.lgbt, tmdb.zimbabwe

Production Companies: Hona Africa

Country: United States
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English