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City of Joy (2016)
Directed by Madeleine Gavin
“When we tell the truth, we change the world”
Documentary · 1h 14m
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.
Cast
Denis Mukwege Mukengere
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Crew
- Director
- Madeleine Gavin
- Writer
- Madeleine Gavin
- Director of Photography
- Taylor Krauss, Lisa Rinzler
- Editor
- Madeleine Gavin
- Producer
- Allyson Luchak
Details
- Release date
- 2016-11-11
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- German, Swahili, French, English
- Countries
- Congo, United States of America
- Production
- Essence Road, Impact Partners