Documentaries have rocketed in popularity. They have boomed over recent years due to easy to access on platforms like Netflix.
Most documentaries, though, have a very serious purpose. They can bring incredible and important subjects to light. Of course, this means they are rarely a good way to brighten up an evening.
Worry not! If you are looking for a happy documentary to cheer you up, here are a few to lift your spirits.
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Finding a Happy Documentary
We love to live for those beautiful little moments. The fits of laughter or the comforting hugs. We long for positive thinking to get us through dark times.
Documentaries are a journey into truth that helps shed more light on the world around us. Those beautiful little moments are as much a part of our world as anything else.
Here are some documentaries that take that little slice of happiness and show it off.
Planet Earth
Produced by the BBC in 2006, Planet Earth is a nature documentary to end all nature documentaries.
Created after the success of The Blue Planet in 2001, Planet Earth is a long running documentary covering the plants and animals of Earth.
The legendary David Attenborough narrates this soothing, educational, and jaw dropping documentary. The series stretches for 11 episodes. Each episode dedicates almost an hour to another massive chunk of our planet.
Despite the long run time, it is well worth it for the sheer beauty of the nature shots and the warming wonder of our natural landscapes.
If you wish to marvel in the splendor of the natural world, you can’t go wrong with Planet Earth.
Happy
Directed by Robo Belic, Happy explores a very simplistic concept: What can we do to make ourselves happy?
Belic created this documentary in response to the massive amount of time and energy put into what ails and saddens us. He wanted to find the opposite.
He travels the globe and interviews a host of different people to find where they find their bliss. In this documentary you will meet a host of new people. Meet the members of a Danish commune, or a 60 year old Brazilian surfer.
There are many neat facts and figures presented throughout. Belic does not shy away from scientific discoveries. The main focus, though, is through a personal discovery of happiness in its purest forms.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a simple tale of one of the world’s greatest sushi artists, Jiro Ono. The power of this documentary comes from Jiro’s absolute dedication to his craft and the beauty of food as an art form.
The gorgeous attention to detail is stunning. You will be hungry after this one.
The focus comes into this idea that perfect is, in itself, a journey worth living for. Jiro and his son spend their entire lives creating delicious food. It is their dedication that makes this documentary inspiring and even heartwarming.
If you’ve ever wanted to find a reason to follow your passions, this will be an inspiring work you won’t want to miss.
Life Itself
Life Itself, the biopic of Roger Ebert, directed by Steve James, is a great example of showcasing a man who loved the life he lived.
Roger Ebert, a famous movie critic, had an absolute infectious passion for movies. This documentary is a celebration of the true love and passion he put into his work.
Whether you are a fan of films or not, you feel pulled into the childlike wonder of Ebert’s life. The documentary goes through his life and work. Even when facing the illness that killed him, Ebert had nothing but passion.
This documentary is one you have to see. Share the passion of a man who knew what he wanted from life with Life Itself.
Only the Beginning
There you have it! You have a beautiful view, a philosophical thought piece, good food, and a passion for life. You can find happiness in a good, happy documentary, and that is just the tip of the iceberg!
From us at Funny Action Movies, we wish you a happy evening and a passion filled life.