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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

It's a Wonderful Life

It might be hard to believe, but It’s a Wonderful Life has officially been dazzling us for 77 Christmases. Released in 1946, this black and white iconic film is the heart-warming treat you need on a chilly December night. Rather un-festively, the film opens with a Christmas eve suicide attempt as George Bailey (James Stewart) decides to sack it all in. He is rescued by an unsuspecting, elderly angel Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) who shows him what Bedford Falls would look like had he not existed. It slowly dawns on George that his life has not been without purpose and the film ends on a much jollier note.

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Showroom / The Light

The Light is also screening the film with mulled wine and mince pies on Christmas Eve.

Showroom is also holding an autism-friendly relaxed screening on 21 December.

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