MSPIFF @ the Capri: “Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times” 7pm, 5/10
Partner: MSP Film Society
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The profound friendship between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and their embrace of an all-encompassing happiness in life — despite the incredible challenges that both have faced —is examined in this uplifting documentary from Oscar®-winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove) and Peggy Callahan.
Inspired by the international bestseller, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, this inspiring and instructive documentary captures the final public dialogues between these two icons. Self-described as “mischievous brothers”, Rev. Tutu and the Dali Lama examine the myriad ways in which we can discover joy in the worst of situations. Mission: Joy sees the two men sharing stories of their lives, their friendship, discussing scientific research into the benefits of living a joyful life and much more. In a world where social media and partisanship seem to prevail, Mission: Joy — Finding Happiness in Troubled Times is an uplifting documentary that is also grounded in real life.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY
Louie Psihoyos’ debut documentary, The Cove (2009), won the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature. Mission: Joy (2021) is his most recent film.
Peggy Callahan directed the documentary short film The Unit: Lessons on Living & Dying (2018). Mission: Joy — Finding Happiness in Troubled Times (2021) is her debut documentary feature.
MSPIFF is Minnesota’s largest film festival and one of the longest-running film festivals in the country. The Capri is honored to partner with the MSP Film Society for this event! We hope you’ll take this opportunity to explore, experience and enjoy some of the most amazing films in the world right here on the Northside.
Tickets for movies, parties, panels, tributes and guest filmmaker discussions are available HERE.
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