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"Being LGBT in Zimbabwe"

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.

Top Cast

  • Millie Zidyana

    Millie Zidyana

    Narrator

  • Valerie Abiyou

    Valerie Abiyou

    Silhouette

  • Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

    Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon

    Silhouette

  • Sarah Bisholo

    Sarah Bisholo

    Silhouette

  • Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

    Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo

    Silhouette

  • Nosa Muhlwa

    Nosa Muhlwa

    Silhouette

  • Bliss Namuddu

    Bliss Namuddu

    Silhouette

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.

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