Gere & Moverman Find 'Happiness' in New Doc About the Dalai Lama

Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama: Finding "Wisdom of Happiness" in a World Gone Mad

In these turbulent times, a little hope can go a long way. And that's precisely what Richard Gere and Oren Moverman are hoping to deliver with their new documentary, *Wisdom of Happiness*, featuring the Dalai Lama. Gere, who’s been a devout Buddhist since the late 70s, and Moverman recently joined Deadline's "Doc Talk" podcast to unpack the film’s message and their personal journeys with the Tibetan spiritual leader.

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It's easy to get bogged down in the constant barrage of negative news, but *Wisdom of Happiness* seems poised to offer a much-needed perspective shift. As Gere puts it, the film serves as "a bit of a corrective" to our collective despair. He highlights the Dalai Lama's unwavering belief that humans are fundamentally kind, loving, and compassionate. A comforting thought, indeed, especially when you consider the intense political division and global conflicts dominating headlines these days.

The documentary, directed by Barbara Miller

The documentary, directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, has been making the rounds on the festival circuit, from the Zurich Film Festival to DocPoint in Helsinki. The film highlights the Dalai Lama, now 90, as one of the world's greatest living thinkers.

What really piqued my interest was Gere's mention of the unique filmmaking technique employed by Miller and Delaquis. Apparently, they borrowed a page from Errol Morris’s playbook to create something truly special. I’m curious to see how that translates on screen.

"Doc Talk" co-host John Ridley, an Oscar winner himself, calls the film "deeply profound" and "necessary." High praise, coming from someone with such a discerning eye. Ridley, known for his work on *12 Years a Slave* and *Shirley*, co-hosts the podcast with Deadline’s senior documentary editor, Matt Carey.

For those interested in a dose

For those interested in a dose of optimism and spiritual insight, the "Doc Talk" episode with Gere and Moverman is readily available on major podcast platforms like Spotify, iHeart, and Apple. I, for one, will be tuning in.

It's easy to become cynical, I know. But maybe, just maybe, this documentary can offer a little solace and remind us of the inherent goodness within ourselves and each other. And perhaps that's exactly the kind of wisdom we need right now.