City of Joy
Trailer
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. City of Joy featuring Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Denis Mukwege Mukengere is streaming with subscription on Netflix, and streaming with subscription on Netflix with Ads. It's a crime and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 7.7 (632 votes) and was very well received by critics.
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United States
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| Country | Services | Access with ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix with Ads | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix with Ads | ✅ |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix with Ads | ✅ |
| Canada | Netflix with Ads | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Netflix | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:17 AM, 09/16/2024 PST
More Information on City of Joy
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. City of Joy featuring Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Denis Mukwege Mukengere is streaming with subscription on Netflix, and streaming with subscription on Netflix with Ads. It's a crime and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 7.7 (632 votes) and was very well received by critics.
Director
Madeleine Gavin
Herself
Christine Schuler-Deschryver
Himself
Denis Mukwege Mukengere
Herself
Eve Ensler
Herself
Jane Mukunilwa
Producer
Allyson Luchak
Executive Producer
Amy Rao
Executive Producer
Dan Cogan
Executive Producer
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Executive Producer
Regina K. Scully
Executive Producer
Wendy Schmidt
Ratings & Reviews
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