What does it mean to be Congolese and living in Manchester? Lisapo is a journey through the lives of 28 Congolese migrants who share their tales of love, drama, and, of course – the terrible war, which has taken over six million lives in the past ten years. Their stories were the inspiration for the performance created by Community Arts North West and performed at Band on the Wall in June 2014. Extracts of this performance illustrate their stories, and captures moments of their colorful lives in Manchester.

Film by Leah Llewellyn in collaboration with Manchester City Council