In Johannesburg in 1984, a black gay, political activist determined to rewrite the constitution of a nation, is arrested, faced with the death penalty, he must fight against a police officer with a personal vendetta and an AIDS diagnosis that only gives him a few months to live.

Isn't his ultimate "death sentence" -- the ticking clock -- his diagnosis with AIDS?

>>>political activist determined to rewrite the constitution of a nation,

How?? As he is incarcerated, he doesn't seem to be in any position to do so.? To agitate for change, to struggle to overthrow the existing Apartheid order is one thing.? To have a seat at the table, to have a direct hand in rewriting the constitution for a new government is quite another.

Isn't his ultimate "death sentence" -- the ticking clock -- his diagnosis with AIDS?

>>>political activist determined to rewrite the constitution of a nation,

How?? As he is incarcerated, he doesn't seem to be in any position to do so.? To agitate for change, to struggle to overthrow the existing Apartheid order is one thing.? To have a seat at the table, to have a direct hand in rewriting the constitution for a new government is quite another.

When I think of South Africa in 1984 I think Apartheid

If your lead character's gay?orientation is important to the logline and you don't want to take it out because he is fighting for gay rights, not against apartheid, then you should mention the fight for gay rights in the logline.