City of Joy
City of Joy (2016) is a documentary, directed by Madeleine Gavin. It stars Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Denis Mukwege Mukengere. The 74-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What City of Joy Is About
In Bukavu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a walled and guarded compound called City of Joy. Women who have survived sexual violence stay there for a term, and the point of the place is to move them from being survivors to being leaders who go back to their own regions. Madeleine Gavin's documentary follows the first intake of students. The founders appear too: the gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, the Congolese activist Christine Schuler Deschryver and the playwright Eve Ensler. Mukwege shared the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize with Nadia Murad for his work against sexual violence in war. The film does not soften what it is told, but it points the camera at the women telling each other and at what comes after.
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What is City of Joy about?
In Bukavu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a walled and guarded compound called City of Joy. Women who have survived sexual violence stay there for a term, and the point of the place is to move them from being survivors to being leaders who go back to their own regions.
Where can I watch City of Joy?
City of Joy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is City of Joy?
City of Joy runs for 74 minutes (1h 14m).
When did City of Joy come out?
City of Joy was released in 2016.
Who directed City of Joy?
City of Joy was directed by Madeleine Gavin.
Who stars in City of Joy?
City of Joy stars Christine Schuler-Deschryver, Denis Mukwege Mukengere, V, Jane Mukunilwa.
What is City of Joy's rating?
City of Joy holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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