‘It was probably the strongest picture I made’: How Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life became a Christmas classic

Released in 1946, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life was derided as an “over-sentimental” Christmas yarn. In History looks at how its profound exploration of mental health, societal expectations and the healing power of community resonates today.

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