City of Joy
7.5
|
2016-11-11
|
Documentary
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.
Featured Crew
| Taylor Krauss | Director of Photography |
| Lisa Rinzler | Director of Photography |
| Madeleine Gavin | Writer |
| Madeleine Gavin | Additional Camera |
| Amy Rao | Executive Producer |
| Lokua Kanza | Music |
| Dan Cogan | Executive Producer |
| Wendy Schmidt | Executive Producer |
| Madeleine Gavin | Director |
| Geralyn White Dreyfous | Executive Producer |
