City of Joy 7 years old

When we tell the truth, we change the world

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.

Credits

City of Joy Cast

Name	Character
Eve Ensler She was 63, now 70 years old	as Herself

City of Joy Crew

Name	Department
Madeleine Gavin as Director.	Directing
Madeleine Gavin as Editor.	Editing
Dan Cogan as Executive Producer. He was 66 (now 74) years old	Production
Allyson Luchak as Producer.	Production
Geralyn White Dreyfous as Executive Producer.	Production
Regina Kulik Scully as Executive Producer.	Production