A Rainworth filmmaker’s brand new documentary which aims to inspire people to show a bit more love to their fellow man is set to be screened in her hometown.

The Route to Cappyness offers a thought-provoking journey on why capybaras have captured the imagination of people around the globe and what we can learn from their calm lifestyle.

It has been created by Sharon Walia, a former tv news journalist who moved to Rainworth from Nottingham, and is set to be screened at Odeon Mansfield on Monday night.

“I did a deep dive and a lot of research and set out on a mission around the world to uncover why people have become fascinated with capybaras and what I discovered is amazing,” said Sharon.

The Route to Cappyness will is set to be screened at Odeon Mansfield on Monday (5th October) at 5:30pm

placeholder image — The Route to Cappyness will is set to be screened at Odeon Mansfield on Monday (5th October) at 5:30pm

“I set out to do a wildlife film really but I have ended up making a film about connection and kindness. The main point is that capybaras have always been here, what I found was capybaras haven’t changed but it is us humans who have changed.

“We are seeking, in such a stressful, busy, sad world, something that takes us away and the capybara symbolises peace, tranquillity and zen. You can just watch them and they are so peaceful, they are an escape for people.”

The fascinating documentary recently enjoyed a sold-out UK premiere at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham before embarking on a tour of arthouses and multiplexes around the nation. It also played to a sold-out cinema at Disney Orlando.

During the film’s production Sharon visited Brazil, USA, Japan and Farnsfield’s Wheelgate to discover what makes the loveable animals so special.

Rainworth film-maker Sharon Walia is pictured on location in Brazil during the making of The route to cappyness.

The Route to Cappyness is Sharon’s third documentary with her first feature film on refugees, The Movement, touring independent theatres before finding a home on Amazon Prime.

Her second documentary - The Keepers of the Pigs - is dubbed the first major film on the humble guinea pig and was also theatrically released before heading over to NETFLIX and Amazon Prime.

The Route to Cappyness will also have a US premiere at AMC Cinema at Disney in Orlando.

You can book your tickets to Monday’s screening here.