City of Joy
2016, English. Directed by Madeleine Gavin.
When we tell the truth, we change the world
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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City of Joy is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 11 November 2016
- Country
- Congo, United States of America
- Written by
- Madeleine Gavin
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City of Joy runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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City of Joy is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed City of Joy?
City of Joy (2016) was directed by Madeleine Gavin and stars Christine Schuler-Deschryver, Denis Mukwege Mukengere, V.