City of Joy

2016
16
1h 14m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

648

YOUR RATING

This documentary centers on the creation of a safe haven for women survivors in the middle of violence-torn Eastern Congo.

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This film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be... Read allThis film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be a woman." These women have been through unspeakable violence spurred on by a 20 year war ... Read allThis film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be a woman." These women have been through unspeakable violence spurred on by a 20 year war driven by colonialism and greed. In the film, they band together with the three founders o... Read all

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

648

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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10agoldstein-20418

Extraodinary

It is one of the most powerful documentaries I've seen. Moving, reveling and completely life changing. Thanks to all the people involved there is a story, there is evidence of a shameful present. Hopefully the voice of this brave women and men will be heard loud enough so organizations, governments and ordinary people with take a bold stand against this atrocities. BRAVO!

7kosmasp

Positivity out of ...

... negativity. It might take a strong stomach for the tough things that are depicted/told in the movie, but there is light (not just at end of the tunnel). And like someone else stated here, this may feel cathartic. Whatever it gives you, it is really good to know that this exists amidst all the trouble and all the evil that also exists.

So this documentary, no matter the value or your general opionion of it, is shining a light. No pun intended and if you like documentaries, this is a relatively short one. And one of hope - just don't expect it to be an easy watch. The topic is too tough for that

kathleendrohan

Powerful, heartbreaking and joyous film

Holy Cow this film! I have a basic awareness of what is going on in the Congo, but this film really brought home the daily struggle for so many women. The film told the amazing story of the building of City of Joy, a safe house for women and of the three mavericks who made it happen (Dr. Denis Mukwege, Christine Schuler Deschryver, and playwright Eve Ensler. The women who live and work at the City of Joy have faced mind boggling atrocities but find the will to go on every day.

I cried and cheered for these women. They are my roll models, inspiration and motivation.

The film shows just how much can be achieved and how much more we have to do.

See it!

10CerridwenHawk

EMOTIONALLY CATHARTIC

The work being done in the City of Joy is visionary in scope and breathtaking in action! Christine Schuler-Deschryver and her colleagues are to be given the highest praise for their dogged and fierce determination to bring about long term change and Healing for these courageous and indomitable Women! Powerful and deeply emotionally cathartic.

10carolynhunt-11991

Unprecedented film

This doc succeeds in all way: deeply significant subject matter with relevance to all humans, concise and clear storytelling on a subject that many (Westerners) still find overwhelming and mystifying, honest and compelling "main characters", and the right balance of clear-eyed honesty and unabashed hope.

Brava to the filmmakers! May it open new pathways to peace.