Make Me Happy: A Monkey's Search for Happiness
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Overview
Comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti explores the world of new age and alternative therapies in a quest for self-knowledge, enlightenment and happiness. With her puppet Monkey as the voice of scepticism, Nina undergoes naked yoga, laughter therapy and shamanic ritual, before taking part in primal screaming and rebirth at a three-day retreat in the wilds of Scotland.
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Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2012-06-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Nina Conti
8.0
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