2016
- Documentary
City of Joy
When we tell the truth, we change the world
Runtime
1h 14m
Countries
- CD
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Languages
- en
- fr
- de
- sw
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.
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StatusReleased
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Release dateNov. 11, 2016
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Original LanguageEnglish
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