Because I am
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.
Director(s)
Lawrie Zidyana
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Lawrie Zidyana is the director of Because I am.
The cast of Because I am includes Millie Zidyana as Narrator, Valerie Abiyou as Silhouette, Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon as Silhouette, Sarah Bisholo as Silhouette, Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo as Silhouette, Nosa Muhlwa as Silhouette, and Bliss Namuddu as Silhouette.
The duration of Because I am is 5 mins.
Yes. You can watch the Because I am trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
Because I am was released on 12 Aug 2016.
Because I am is listed under Documentary on Fanbiz.
