11 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you happier

Business Insider asked Netflix to recommend some of the most uplifting and feel-good films on the site right now.

From a documentary about the benefits of minimalism to the story of photographers travelling to some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, they showcase the goodness in mankind.

So sit back, relax, and find your inner zen with the documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you happier.

"Daughters of Destiny"

What it's about: Five girls from India’s most impoverished families attend a boarding school as they strive for a brighter future. This documentary tells the story of an institution that attempts to interrupt the fate that India's poorest families.

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"Given"

What it's about: Told through the eyes of a six-year-old, this

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"Footprints: The Path of Your Life"

What it's about: This documentary follows 10 men who agree to walk the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile, 40-day trek that will challenge their strength and faith.

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"Tales by Light"

What it's about: Follow renowned photographers as they explore far-flung locales, capturing extraordinary images that present nature and culture in a new light. This cinematic film encourages viewers to go out and experience as much as possible.

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"Awake: The Life of Yogananda"

What it's about: The story of mystic Paramahansa Yogananda illuminates his key role in bringing yoga and meditation to the modern Western world.

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"Minimalism: A Documentary about Important Things"

What it's about: People dedicated to rejecting the American ideal that owning things brings happiness are interviewed in this documentary, showing the virtues of less is more. By aiming to uncover the meaninglessness of materialism, this documentary asks you to find fulfilment in simplicity.

"Happy"

What it's about: "Happy" takes viewers on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Taking into account every individual's story, it discusses the great number of things you can do on a regular basis to become happier.

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"Human Planet"

What it's about: This series, which originally aired on the BBC, travels the globe to explore the connection between humans and the natural world. Demonstrating humans' incredible capacity to adapt to various climates and environments across the planet, it is guaranteed to ignite some wanderlust.

"Living on One Dollar"

What it's about: Four American friends travel to rural Guatemala, where they attempt to exist on a dollar a day for two months to experience life in extreme poverty. Through their experience, the documentary makers discover how Western individuals can help communities and projects which feel out of reach.

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"InnSaei"

What it's about: Renowned thinkers and spiritualists discuss the Icelandic concept of innsaei, which enables humans to connect through empathy and intuition. Through discussing the multiple meanings of the ancient concept, the documentary delves into the constantly shifting natures of our vision, feelings, and imagination.

"Tony Robbins: I Am not Your Guru"

What it's about: Tony Robbins’ clients swear by his unorthodox life coaching methods. A revealing film goes behind the curtain at his annual mega-event to see how his formula changes lives.

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