City of Joy (2016)

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.

Released Nov. 11, 2016 74 min 16+

Genres: Crime, Documentary, Drama

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.rotten, imdb.f-rated, soundmix.dolby-surround-7-1

Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

Production Companies: Impact Partners, Essence Road

Country: Congo
Production Countries: Congo, United States
Languages: German, English, Swahili, French