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.
Unfortunately the movie Because I am is not yet available on HBO Max.
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 |