City of Joy

City of Joy

2016
1h 14m
7.3

7.3/10

24 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Essence Road Impact Partners
Production Countries
Congo United States of America
Spoken Languages
German Swahili French English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 11, 2016
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt4078252
Website Visit Site

Cast

Christine Schuler-Deschryver
Christine Schuler-Deschryver

Herself

Denis Mukwege Mukengere
Denis Mukwege Mukengere

Himself

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Herself

Jane Mukunilwa
Jane Mukunilwa

Herself

Key Crew

Madeleine Gavin
Writer
Madeleine Gavin
Director
Dan Cogan
Executive Producer
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Executive Producer
Allyson Luchak
Producer
Amy Rao
Executive Producer
Wendy Schmidt
Executive Producer
Regina K. Scully
Executive Producer

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