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City of Joy

In the war-torn Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a pioneering leadership academy takes shape, providing a beacon of hope for women navigating extreme danger.

The film follows the first class of students at a leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region known for its violence against women. Despite the trauma they've experienced, the women band together with the center's founders to find meaning in their lives and transform their devastation into powerful leadership.

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Appearances

Christine Schuler-Deschryver

Christine Schuler-Deschryver

Denis Mukwege Mukengere

Jane Mukunilwa

Creators

Madeleine GavinDirector, Writer

City of Joy Videos

City of Joy | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

City of Joy | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Info about City of Joy

Studio(s): Essence Road, Impact Partners

Originally Released: United States, Nov 11, 2016

Production Countries: Congo, United States

Genres:Crime, Documentary, Drama, Thriller, War