It's a Wonderful Life

The Brief

In It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra once again tells a story about the honorable, ordinary person, and no one could tell such stories better than him. Dutiful George Bailey has set aside his own dreams to run the family building and loan after his father’s death. The work and modest financial return gradually leave him disillusioned, and on top of that, he is falsely suspected of financial wrongdoing. Shame and despair drive him to the brink of suicide. Not only do friends have to help him see reason, but angels must intervene so that he realizes life is wonderful, and that the world would be a poorer place without his contributions. When It’s a Wonderful Life premiered at Christmas 1946, it was not a success; people thought the film was too depressing. Due to an administrative oversight, the film’s rights were not renewed when they expired in the 1970s, and it became public property, something U.S. television stations have taken full advantage of. For the film, this led to increased interest and its eventual status as a classic. Christmas is a time for simple messages, and no one can avoid being moved when Bailey comes to the realization that life is indeed wonderful after all. Good to know: * Suitable for all audiences * In Engllish