The laughing club of India / directed by Mira Nair and produced by Adam Bartos.
| Author/creator | Nair, Mira |
| Other author | Bartos, Adam. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2002. |
| Description | 1 online resource (35 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?HLTH;1646914 |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Five years ago in Bombay, Dr. Madan Kataria decided to find out whether or not "laughter is the best medicine." He gathered together a group of patients and neighbors to meet daily to laugh. After a time, Dr. Kataria found that the participants experienced improved health and decreased levels of stress. Thus was born across India the phenomenon of laughing clubs. Since then, clubs have spread to Europe and to the United States.In this film, award-winning director Mira Nair has created a compassionate, sometimes ironic portrait of a number of "serious laughers" who meet daily in these clubs in pursuit of happiness. |
| General note | Originally released as DVD. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). |
| Spec. audience char. | For College; Adult audiences. |
| Language | Primarily in English; also in undetermined Indian languages with English subtitles. |
| Awards note | Doubletake Documentary Film Festival, 2000 |
| Awards note | Margaret Mead Film Festival, 2000 |
| Awards note | USA Film Festival, Dallas, 2001 |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |