Shadows in the City: The Unseen Strength of Kinshasa's Community In the Democratic Republic of Congo, where poverty, corruption, and climate disasters have ravaged the nation, Kinshasa stands as a testament to human resilience.
The city has long been plagued by an electricity shortage that leaves its inhabitants living in perpetual darkness.
However, Nelson Makengo's documentary debut, Rising Up at Night, reveals a more complex reality: not just desperation and despair, but also community, hope, and quiet defiance.