Film
City of Joy
2016 · 1h 14m · Documentary
When we tell the truth, we change the world
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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.
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Cast
Crew
- Madeleine GavinWriter · Director · Editor
- Allyson LuchakProducer
- Dan CoganExecutive Producer
- Geralyn White DreyfousExecutive Producer
- Amy RaoExecutive Producer
- Wendy SchmidtExecutive Producer
- Regina K. ScullyExecutive Producer
- Lisa RinzlerDirector of Photography
- Taylor KraussDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 11, 2016
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Rated
- 16
- Genres
- Documentary
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