• It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

  • Dec 18 2024
  • Length: 14 mins
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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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  • 🎬 Is It's a Wonderful Life really just holiday fluff? Think again! Join us as we unpack how this beloved Christmas movie secretly delivers a punch to the gut of the American Dream. From banking crashes to small-town politics, Frank Capra's 1946 masterpiece nails issues we're still wrestling with today. Discover why George Bailey's story isn't just about Christmas bells and angel wings – it's a razor-sharp take on capitalism, community, and what we sacrifice to help others. Get ready for a fresh look at a classic that's way more radical than you remember.

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    https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/396095

    https://philosophynow.org/issues/165/its_a_wonderful_life

    https://viralmemories.com/its-a-wonderful-life-behind-the-scenes

    https://teachwithmovies.org/its-a-wonderful-life

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    https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Capra

    https://medium.com/its-a-wonderful-life-72-years-later

    https://wikiwand.com/en/Its_a_wonderful_life
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