Members of the Sinclair community are being given a chance to explore the science behind positivity and happiness during a screening of the documentary Happy later this month. The film, which has earned several global accolades since its release in 2011, is being shown as part of the college’s Diversity Film Series.
Facilitated by Sinclair’s Office of Diversity, the documentary will be followed by a discussion led by Michael Carter, the college’s Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President. Viewers should have plenty to share after the 75-minute runtime is up, joining many international film festival audiences that have celebrated the Roko Bilic-directed feature.
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Happy explores happiness in its many forms, taking viewers on an odyssey that encompasses the southern United States and eastern India. A festival darling, its screenings around the world would earn it the title of Best Documentary at the Mexico International Film Festival among many others.
Belic, who prior to Happy directed acclaimed movies such as Genghis Blues, would include interviews with some of the world’s foremost experts on the psychology of happiness in the documentary. The longlist of scientists and writers featured in the film include psychologists Ed Denier and Sonja Lyubomirsky. Additionally, best-selling author Marci Shimoff narrates the movie.
Happy will be shown on March 28 at the college’s conference center from 3:30-5:30 p.m. It joins several illustrious films shown as part of the diversity series, including Frida, Pele, and The Kite Runner.
Whether a part of the Sinclair family or a member of the general public, interested parties can join the Office of Diversity to learn the secrets of happiness by registering here: Diversity Film Series: Happy
Ismael Mujahid
Reporter