Science on Screen: Agent of Happiness

Schedule

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Connecticut Science Center | Hartford, CT

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Please join us on Saturday, October 17, at 3:00pm for a screening of "Agent of Happiness," alongside a conversation with Dr. Paola Sacchetti from the University of Hartford.
Happiness Agent Amber Gurung embarks on a journey through the Himalayan mountains to survey the contentment of citizens from different households and lifestyles. While Amber dutifully administers this census, he, too is forced to confront his own struggles with fulfillment, and question what makes him happy. A “quiet, gently absorbing documentary” (The Guardian), AGENT OF HAPPINESS is a holistic exploration of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index, using “meaningful visual contrast to scrutinize Bhutan’s narrative about itself” (Variety).
Dr. Paola Sacchetti will lead a talk that delves into the role dopamine plays in our mental health and the ever-elusive search for happiness.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $12
REAL ART WAYS MEMBERS: $7
SENIOR & STUDENT MEMBERS: $6
SENIORS (65+) & STUDENTS: $8
Learn more:
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Science on Screen is an initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.
This event is supported by our media sponsor, Connecticut Public.
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Connecticut Science Center, 242 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103-2802, United States

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