Watch this endearing film which investigates how two icons, His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, connect to joy even amongst sorrows and challenges. Join the discussion after.
"Consisting largely of never-before-seen footage shot over 5 days at the Dalai Lama’s residence in Dharamsala, the film invites viewers to join these luminaries behind the scenes as they recount stories from their lives, each having lived through periods of incredible difficulty and strife. With genuine affection, mutual respect and a healthy dose of teasing, these unlikely friends impart lessons gleaned from lived experience, ancient traditions, and the latest cutting-edge science regarding how to live with joy in the face of all of life’s challenges from the extraordinary to the mundane." - Mission: Joy
This is a virtual event. Please register with an email address to receive the screening link. The post-screening discussion, for which a separate link will be sent, begins at 8:30 PM. Registration closes at 4 PM on Wednesday, April 26.
Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information.
Mission: JOY - Trailer from ROCO Films on Vimeo.
Celebrate "joy" this year with All Alexandria Reads! Facilitated by the Alexandria Library, this program is designed to create shared experiences through reading. Everyone is invited to read the featured title and selected books for younger readers.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | All Alexandria Reads |
TAGS: | Joy | films | Documentaries | All Alexandria Reads | AAR |
Registration is required to attend this virtual screening and discussion. A separate link will be sent for the post-viewing discussion.