Become a member and save up to 29% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. America’s Favorite Holiday Movie: The Story of It’s a Wonderful Life Evening Lecture/Seminar Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET Code: 1J0507 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration Login $25 Member 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 $35 Gen. Admission Adding to your cart... Add to cart Log in to add this program to your wishlist! A 10% processing fee will be applied at checkout. Resize text Donna Reed, James Stewart, and young Karolyn Grimes in It's a Wonderful Life, 1946 Voted by the American Film Institute as the most inspirational movie ever made, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have long been traditional parts of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas Eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992. Media historian Brian Rose examines the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of making the film, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
