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City of Joy

11/11/2016

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1hr 14min

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Documentary

When we tell the truth, we change the world

STORY

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 & CREW

    Cast

  • Christine Schuler-Deschryver
  • Denis Mukwege Mukengere
  • V
  • Jane Mukunilwa

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • Essence Road
    • Impact Partners

      Production Countries

    • Congo
    • United States of America

    LANGUAGES

    • German
    • French
    • Swahili
    • English

    Cast

    Christine Schuler-Deschryver

    Herself

    Denis Mukwege Mukengere

    Himself

    V

    Herself

    Jane Mukunilwa

    Herself

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