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Don't be fooled by Doug Stanhope's onstage chain-smoking and beer guzzling. With an act filled with very funny and astute observations and dead-on social commentary; Stanhope's neither an aging frat-boy nor a redneck. He's a thinker, and a good one at that.

Note of Caution: this act is NOT for the politically-correct, faint-of-heart or the easily-offended. He spares no one and calls just about everyone on the carpet. Far from being a copycat comic, Stanhope has his own unique stage presence and style, which is at once confident and self-deprecating. As with other irreverent-but-brilliant comics of his kind, Stanhope hits the nail on the head in one acerbic punchline after another with many laugh-out-loud moments throughout, and turns what might have been cringeworthy topics in less capable hands into pure comedic gold.

An informative and well-researched documentary about the nature and meaning of happiness, emotional connection, relationships and the human condition. It's packed with many poignant insights from a variety of sources and case studies, as well as interviews with a few well-known personalities who share their first-hand experiences and personal/emotional challenges without any trace of their 'celebrity' personae peeking through.

This is a must-see film as it covers a rich and colorful array of insights and scientific data without ever becoming self-important, preachy, cheesy or trite.

I really enjoyed the arc of the series and found myself completely engaged in every moment of each spirited episode.