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# Being LGBT in Zimbabwe
Documentary
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2016-08-12
⌚ Running Time: 5 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Millie Zidyana original image
Narrator
Millie Zidyana
Valerie Abiyou original image
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Valerie Abiyou
Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon original image
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Jocklyn Awoonor-Gordon
Sarah Bisholo original image
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Sarah Bisholo
Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo original image
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Skhumbumbuzo Khumalo
Nosa Muhlwa original image
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Nosa Muhlwa
Bliss Namuddu original image
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Bliss Namuddu

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