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.
Director: Lawrie Zidyana
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Millie Zidyana as Narrator |
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Valerie Abiyou as Silhouette |
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Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon as Silhouette |
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Sarah Bisholo as Silhouette |
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Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo as Silhouette |
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Nosa Muhlwa as Silhouette |
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Bliss Namuddu as Silhouette |
| Directing | Lawrie Zidyana | Director |
| Writing | Harriet T. Mupungu | Writer |
| Production | Moud N. Goba | Producer |
| Camera | Muchengeti Kehle | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Tafadzwa Katerere | Music Editor |
| Art | Pavlina Wrezcka | Art Direction |
| Visual Effects | Lettie Ncube | Animation |
| Writing | Tinashe Wakapila | Author |
