The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo (2007)

Since the late 1990s, more people have died in war-torn Congo than in any conflict since World War II. In addition to the dead, hundreds of thousands of woman and girls have been raped. Rape, explains a British colonel, is a weapon of war, part of a destabilization covering the theft of valuable minerals. Rape victims are traumatized, injured, abandoned by husbands, pregnant, and ravaged by disease.

Director: Lisa F. Jackson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo about?
Since the late 1990s, more people have died in war-torn Congo than in any conflict since World War II. In addition to the dead, hundreds of thousands of woman and girls have been raped. Rape, explains a British colonel, is a weapon of war, part of a destabilization covering the theft of valuable minerals. Rape victims are traumatized, injured, abandoned by husbands, pregnant, and ravaged by disease.
Who directed The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo?
The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo was directed by Lisa F. Jackson.
How long is The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo?
The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo?
The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo is a Documentary film.