City of Joy (2016)

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 stor...
Rating: 7.5
Genres Documentary
Original language: en
Stars
Jane Mukunilwa as Jane
Christine Schuler-Deschryver as Christine Schuler-Deschryver
Denis Mukwege Mukengere as Denis Mukwege Mukengere
V as V
Creators
Madeline Sackler (Director)
Madeline Sackler (Producer)
Christine Schuler-Deschryver (Producer)
Denis Mukwege Mukengere (Producer)
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