It's a Wonderful Lifeis an American Christmas drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. It was based on the short story "The Greatest Gift", written by Philip Van Doren Stern. The movie was released in 1946 and stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he never been born. It's a Wonderful Lifewas nominated for five Oscars without winning any. The American Film Institute placed it number one on its list of the most inspirational American films of all time.
It's a Wonderful Lifewas initially considered a box office flop due to high production costs and stiff competition. However, the film has come to be regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas television around the world. Timemagazine said, "It's a Wonderful Lifeis a pretty wonderful movie….Director Capra's inventiveness, humor and affection for human beings keep it glowing with life and excitement." In 1990, the movie was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in their National Film Registry. In 2002, Britain's Channel 4 ranked It's a Wonderful Lifeas the seventh greatest film ever made.
Discussion questions
1. Does this movie have a basic message? What is it? Do you agree or disagree with it?
2. What were you thinking as you finished watching the film?
3. What do you think would have happened to Bedford falls if George went away on his trip?
4. What would you have done in George's situation? Would you have stayed at home or travelled the world?
5. How does George Bailey impact the lives of others?
6. How do your actions impact the lives of others?
7. If you had been in George’s position, would you have considered working for Potter?
8. Do you have to travel far away to find happiness?
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