Finding Happy

About Finding Happy

At her lowest point, a woman rescues an injured one-day old sparrow, and their profound bond sparks a worldwide journey to explore with other extraordinary human-animal connections, challenging us to see kindness, connection, and compassion, in a whole new light.

Finding Happy is a 2026 documentary film directed by Maria Bertrand. Released in September 2026, it runs 73 minutes.

Maria Bertrand takes the lead as Self, Zach Skow as Self, Cheryl Allison as Self, and Happy The Sparrow as Self. Written by Maria Bertrand.

Shelv files it under animals, mental health, kindness, and healing. It streams on Gaia Amazon Channel in the United States.

The Jungle Book, Dolittle, and GOAT make useful companions to Finding Happy, all filed under talking to animals and inspirational.