My Name Is Happy vs Rising Through the Fray
Rising Through the Fray has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for My Name Is Happy). My Name Is Happy is the shorter watch at 1h 21m compared with 1h 28m. My Name Is Happy is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
My Name Is Happy
Rising Through the Fray| My Name Is Happy | Rising Through the Fray | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 21m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | Ayse Toprak, Nick Read | Courtney Montour |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
My Name Is Happy
The inspirational story of teenage singing sensation Mutlu Kaya as she makes a remarkable journey from gunshot victim to fearless survivor. As she battles to heal her haunting voice, she campaigns for women's right in Turkey and beyond. Mutlu means 'happy' in Turkish.
Rising Through the Fray
Combining interviews and live cinema, Rising Through the Fray plunges us into the heart of Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, the first international team to bring together Indigenous players from several countries. For Sour Cherry, Krispy, Hawaiian Blaze, and their teammates, the sport becomes much more than a competition. Through it, they find a space for sisterhood, resilience, acceptance, and healing. On camera, they share intimate stories not…
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