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Widely regarded as the greatest Christmas film ever made, It’s a Wonderful Life follows the emotional journey of George Bailey (James Stewart), a man who has spent his life helping his community at the cost of his own dreams. On a despairing Christmas Eve, George is visited by his guardian angel, Clarence, who reveals the profound impact he has had on the lives around him—and what the world might look like had he never been born. What begins as a fantasy drama becomes a moving celebration of compassion, community, and the quiet heroism in everyday life.

Although the film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, it initially struggled at the box office. Its true legacy emerged decades later, when a lapse in copyright transformed it into a television staple and, ultimately, a cultural cornerstone. Director Frank Capra called it his favorite film, and generations of filmmakers—Steven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa, David Lynch, Guillermo del Toro, and more—have praised its enduring message.

Join us for a limited holiday screening of this cherished classic—an annual tradition for many, and a cinematic gift worth rediscovering.

1946. 130 min.