City of Joy
2016
When we tell the truth, we change the world
- Madeleine Gavin
- 1h 14m
- November 11, 2016 · Congo
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 11, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- German, French, English, Swahili
- Countries
- Congo
- Production
- Impact Partners,Essence Road
- Director
- Madeleine Gavin
- Writer
- Madeleine Gavin
- Cinematography
- Lisa Rinzler,Taylor Krauss
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
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