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202095 min12+documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Stop Filming Us

202095 min12+documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Young people in Goma, Northeastern Congo, confront Western narratives that portray their lives through a lens of war and misery.

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Young people in Goma, Northeastern Congo, confront Western narratives that portray their lives through a lens of war and misery.

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Joris Postemadirector

Harmen Jalvinghwriter

Joris Postemawriter

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Goma, a city in Northeastern Congo, serves as the backdrop for a critical examination of Western narratives about the region. Young people in Goma confront portrayals that emphasize war and suffering. Directed by Joris Postema, "Stop Filming Us" questions the influence of a white director in shaping the image of Congo. The film presents the voices of Congolese individuals, challenging the dominant stereotypes and prompting a dialogue about cultural representation and power dynamics.

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