Movie's information

City of Joy
City of Joy

Rate:

7.5

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The Synopsis:

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.

The Cast:

  • Christine Schuler-Deschryver
  • Denis Mukwege Mukengere
  • V, formerly Eve Ensler
  • Jane Mukunilwa

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