Students from three continents conduct interviews with notable figures, including Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama, to discuss lasting happiness.
Synopsis
Students from three continents conduct interviews with notable figures, including Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama, to discuss lasting happiness.
Synopsis
Randy Taran's daughter expressed her struggle with happiness, prompting Taran to create Project Happiness. The 2011 documentary follows students from North America, Africa, and Asia during their senior year as they seek answers to the question, "What brings lasting happiness?" They engage in discussions and interviews with notable figures, including Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama. The film aims to foster conversations about happiness among youth and families, with proceeds supporting the Project Happiness nonprofit organization.
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Why Watch
- Meet Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama in candid interviews.
- Follow students from three continents on their happiness quest.
- Find out what leading experts say about lasting happiness.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with 10 notable figures including Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama.
- Project Happiness was an Official Selection at the Seoul International Youth Film Festival in 2011.
- The film has a runtime of 62 minutes.
- Randy Taran created the film after her daughter said, 'I want to be happy, I just don't know how.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who created and produced Project Happiness?
Randy Taran created, narrated, and produced Project Happiness.
Which notable figures were interviewed in Project Happiness?
Interviews included Richard Gere, Dr. Richard Davidson, Adam Yauch, Nirmala Deshpande, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, George Lucas, and Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama.
What was the main question discussed by students in Project Happiness?
Students discussed the central question: 'What brings lasting happiness?'
What are people saying?
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