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The Joy of Life

4.920051h 5mMovieDocumentary

A blending of documentary and experimental narrative strategies, combining stunning 16mm landscape cinematography with a bold, lyrical voice-over to share two San Francisco stories: the history of the Golden Gate Bridge as “suicide…

DirectorJenni Olson
WriterJenni Olson
ProducerTom Rielly

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jenni Olson

HD
Harry Dodge
Voiceover (as Harriet Dodge)
LF
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Voiceover

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The Joy of Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Joy of Life?

The Joy of Life is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Joy of Life on Netflix?

No, The Joy of Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Joy of Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Joy of Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Joy of Life for free?

The Joy of Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.