Call Me Kuchu
"The story of Uganda's first openly gay man, David Kato."
Originally released in 2012. Call Me Kuchu is a documentary film. directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Kato, Christopher Senyonjo, and David Bahati
Synopsis
In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David Kato - Uganda's first openly gay man - and his fellow activists work against the clock to defeat the legislation while combating vicious persecution in their daily lives. But no one, not even the filmmakers, is prepared for the brutal murder that shakes the movement to its core and sends shock waves around the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Uganda
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Docurama
- Cinedigm
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Call Me Kuchu about?
In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David Kato - Uganda's first openly gay man - and his fellow activists work against the clock to defeat the legislation whi...
Who directed Call Me Kuchu?
Call Me Kuchu was directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright.
How long is Call Me Kuchu?
Call Me Kuchu has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Call Me Kuchu released?
Call Me Kuchu was released on February 11, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Call Me Kuchu?
The main cast of Call Me Kuchu includes David Kato, Christopher Senyonjo, David Bahati, Gilles Muhame, Naome Ruzindana.