City of Joy

City of Joy (2016)

When we tell the truth, we change the world

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2016-11-11
  • User Rating: 7.5/10 from 22 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 14min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Essence Road
  • Production Country: Congo, United States of America
  • Director: Madeleine Gavin
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Summary

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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Is City of Joy on Netflix? Yes! The movie City of Joy is now on Netflix in the countries listed below.

  • Christine Schuler-Deschryver

    as Herself
  • Denis Mukwege Mukengere

    as Himself
  • V, formerly Eve Ensler

    as Herself
  • Jane Mukunilwa

    as Herself
Camera Taylor Krauss Director of Photography
Camera Lisa Rinzler Director of Photography
Writing Madeleine Gavin Writer
Camera Madeleine Gavin Additional Camera
Production Amy Rao Executive Producer
Sound Lokua Kanza Music
Production Dan Cogan Executive Producer
Production Wendy Schmidt Executive Producer
Directing Madeleine Gavin Director
Production Geralyn White Dreyfous Executive Producer
Production Regina K. Scully Executive Producer
Production Allyson Luchak Producer
Editing Madeleine Gavin Editor

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