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It's a Wonderful Life

Frank Capra (director), subject: Frank Capra's film about George Bailey seeing the value of his life and community, 1946

Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life is a film people return to every Christmas, some twenty times over.

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About this work

On a desperate Christmas Eve, George Bailey sees what Bedford Falls and the people he loves might have become without him, turning a personal crisis into a story about community and the value of an ordinary life.

Why explore it

Best if you want a Frank Capra film to make part of a yearly Christmas tradition.

Key themes

  • A Christmas-season film
  • Built for returning to

Evidence and original sources

Source: official Founders episode — #289

This record is supported by 2 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.

  • Brunello Cucinelli — David calls It's a Wonderful Life one of his favorite movies, which he rewatches every Christmas.