'Happy,' The Movie, with Academy-Award-Nominated Director Roko Belic May 4, 2011

What really makes people happy? Explore this often elusive emotion with the film screening of Happy, the movie by Academy Award Nominated and Sundance-Audience Award-Winning director Roko Belic, presented by The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts at the Osher Marin JCC. Combining powerful interviews with leading scientists who research happiness and real life stories from ordinary and extraordinary people across 14 countries (such as Robert Diener, Matthieu Ricard, the Dalai Lama), Happy unravels the secrets behind our most valued emotion. Following the screening, guests will be treated to a discussion with Belic and special guest Michael Pritchard, award-winning advocate and keynote speaker who has worked with children and teenagers nationwide to promote healthy attitudes, kindness and nonviolence.

WHO: All are invited. (Due to emotional nature of this film, which also explores emotions such as sorrow and grief, recommended for children 12+.)

WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General Admission: $10. Tickets are available online at www.marinjcc.org or by calling 415-444-8000.

WHERE: Hoytt Theater at Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael

Official Website: http://www.marinjcc.org