Where to watch Mama Colonel (2017)

Story

This documentary follows Honorine Munyole, a police officer raising seven children alone, as she leads a unit dedicated to helping survivors of sexual violence and abused children in conflict-affected regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Transferred to a new city, she confronts inadequate facilities and resources while working to support traumatised communities. Her work reveals the deep psychological toll of years of conflict on the people she serves, while she also manages internal tensions within her team and navigates the complexities of aid delivery in a region shaped by ongoing violence.

Why watch

• Documentary exploring real humanitarian work in conflict zones
• Directed by Dieudo Hamadi; features Honorine Munyole's firsthand account
• Examines complex social issues in post-conflict communities

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary accounts of humanitarian efforts; addresses serious themes related to conflict and trauma, so not suitable for younger audiences.