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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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| Homepage | https://www.cityofjoyfilm.com |
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| Release Date | 2016-11-11 |
| Runtime | 1h 14m |
| Directors | Madeleine Gavin, Lisa Rinzler, Taylor Krauss |
| Producers | Dan Cogan, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Allyson Luchak, Amy Rao, Wendy Schmidt, Regina K. Scully |
| Writer | Madeleine Gavin |
