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Poster of City of Joy

City of Joy

2016-1h 14min
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7.5 / 10 22

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.

Directed by Madeleine Gavin

Writers Madeleine Gavin

Stars Christine Schuler-Deschryver Denis Mukwege Mukengere V

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: City of Joy | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

City of Joy | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Cast

Christine Schuler-Deschryver's picture in the cast

Christine Schuler-Deschryver

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Denis Mukwege Mukengere's picture in the cast

Denis Mukwege Mukengere

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V's picture in the cast

V

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Jane Mukunilwa's picture in the cast

Jane Mukunilwa

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