'It's a Wonderful Life'

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without certain classic movies, such as Frank Capra’s 1946 drama It’s a Wonderful Life. James Stewart stars as George Bailey, a banker buried under a mountain of problems. Deep in despair, Bailey contemplates committing suicide on Christmas Eve before his guardian angel, Clarence, steps in and, through a series of flashbacks, shows him the true value of his life. Two screenings give moviegoers ample opportunity to take part in this cinematic tradition that the New York Times described in its original review (first published 72 years ago!) as a “quaint and engaging modern parable on virtue being its own reward.”