Event

The Economics of Happiness film screening w/ Filmmaker Q & A via Skype

The Economics of Happiness film screening-Environmental Film Festival
w/ filmmaker Q & A via Skype

Dir: Steven Gorelick, Helena Norberg-Hodge, John Page / 2011 / US / 67 min /High
Definition Digital

The Economics of Happiness is a searing treatise of the not-so-hidden impact of globalization on our modern society. In this compelling documentary, the history of globalization is revealed, along with the current state of the world due to our years-long efforts to break down economic barriers. What sounded like a good thing isn't. From the growing economic divide to questionable trade practices, and the detrimental effects of the prevalence of inexpensive, imported goods, globalization has taken a hurtful toll on our once burgeoning economy, creating an ever increasing environment of haves and have-nots that is eating away at our very core. The Economics of Happiness explores solutions to this downward trend, giving inspiring examples of independent thought and positive leaps toward localism that are beginning to sprout across the country and the world as a defiant force against global economic domination.