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Mission: Joy (Finding Happiness in Troubled Times)

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Inspired by New York Times bestseller The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, the film showcases the exchange between these two Nobel Peace Prize winners that led to that book. Consisting largely of never-before-seen footage shot over 5 days at the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, the film invites viewers to join these luminaries behind the scenes as they recount stories from their lives, each having lived through periods of incredible difficulty and strife. With genuine affection, mutual respect and a healthy dose of teasing, these unlikely friends impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest cutting-edge science regarding how to live with joy in the face of all of life's challenges from the extraordinary to the mundane. MISSION: JOY is an antidote for the times.
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Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 02/28/2022
The idea of a feature-length film about the friendship between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama seemed as if it should be simply fascinating. It wasn’t, though. It was dull. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 02/28/2022
4/5
The documentary lasted 80 minutes but the message was beautifully succinct. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Variety 06/15/2021
It's an uplifting look at two revolutionary forces for good, although its appeal will largely depend on viewers' tolerance for familiar history lessons and generic (if valid) views on contentment, anger and forgiveness. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 05/18/2022
3.5/4
Here’s a doc that makes the viewer want to learn more about the subject and take proactive steps toward bringing joy to the world. How many films can say that? Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 06/27/2021
4/5
Two spiritual masters of the practice of joy in conversation about its relevance to our times. Go to Full Review Ricardo Gallegos La Estatuilla 06/21/2021
It works thanks to clever editing and the optimistic atmosphere generated by two wonderful human beings with a message of compassion and joy. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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aisha M Oct 12 what a beautiful watch See more Todd C Aug 12 For 90 spellbinding minutes, two mischievous Mahatmas (Great Souls) bless us with profound wisdom and infectious joy. They say a belly laugh a day keeps the doctor away. If this is true, please watch this film and in-JOY optimal well-being. See more Gina C 02/01/2023 It is beautiful to see two amazing humans from very different backgrounds show us how we should all measure people by the kindness, their positive look on life, their caring actions, their ability to laugh and enjoy life. See more 06/02/2022 This is an awesome film for when you need Joy in your life. It's one of those films that's more about life than about film. See more Read all reviews
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Louie Psihoyos

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Peggy Callahan

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Desmond Tutu

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Dalai Lama

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Peggy Callahan

Producer

Mark Monroe

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Synopsis Inspired by New York Times bestseller The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, the film showcases the exchange between these two Nobel Peace Prize winners that led to that book. Consisting largely of never-before-seen footage shot over 5 days at the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, the film invites viewers to join these luminaries behind the scenes as they recount stories from their lives, each having lived through periods of incredible difficulty and strife. With genuine affection, mutual respect and a healthy dose of teasing, these unlikely friends impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest cutting-edge science regarding how to live with joy in the face of all of life's challenges from the extraordinary to the mundane. MISSION: JOY is an antidote for the times.
Director
Louie Psihoyos, Peggy Callahan
Producer
Peggy Callahan, Mark Monroe
Production Co
The Film Collaborative, Diamond Docs, Voices4Freedom, Artemis Rising Foundation, John Templeton Foundation
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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