Because I am (2016)
Being LGBT in Zimbabwe
- Genre: Documentary
- Release Date: 2016-08-12
- Runtime: 0h 5min
- Language: English
- Production Company: Hona Africa
- Production Country: United Kingdom
- Director: Lawrie Zidyana
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 Disney Plus.
| 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 |
