It’s a Wonderful Life: Presented by See It On 16mm
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Frank Capra Run Time: 130 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1946
Starring: Donna Reed, Henry Travers, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
See It On 16mm returns for the holiday season with It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra’s timeless Christmas favorite!
The film follows George Bailey, played by James Stewart, a selfless man from the small town of Bedford Falls who sacrifices his personal dreams to support his family and community. When a financial crisis pushes him to the brink of despair, George contemplates ending his life, believing he has failed everyone. Enter Clarence, a bumbling yet endearing guardian angel, who shows George an alternate reality where he never existed, revealing how deeply he has touched the lives of others.
With its timeless message of hope, community, and the value of every individual, It’s a Wonderful Life has become a beloved holiday classic and an enduring symbol of optimism and humanity.