City of Joy
"When we tell the truth, we change the world"
Overview
The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 20 years of devastating violence. Rape has been used as a weapon of war to destroy community and access precious minerals. Congo is often referred to as “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” "City of Joy" tells a different story of the region. The film focuses on Jane, a student at a center where women who have suffered unimaginable abuse join together to become leaders. We also meet the founders of the center: a devout Congolese Doctor, a Congolese activist, and a radical N.Y. playwright. The film weaves between joy and pain as these individuals band together to demand hope in a place so often deemed hopeless.
About City of Joy (2016)
Released in 2016, City of Joy is a documentary film from Essence Road (Congo). It was directed by Madeleine Gavin and written by Madeleine Gavin. The cast is led by Christine Schuler-Deschryver, Denis Mukwege Mukengere, V and Jane Mukunilwa. With a runtime of 1h 14m, the film averages 7.3/10 across 25 TMDB ratings.
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