When it comes toholiday classics, there are few films more beloved or revered thanIts a Wonderful Life.
But for all its accomplishments, the film did attract the attention of the FBI.
The hunt for alleged communist ideals hidden within movies began in 1942 and lasted through 1958.
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Areport written by a special agentnotes the organization’s findings for many films, includingIts a Wonderful Life.
It is important to note that Goodrich and Hackett were never found guilty of joining the communist party.
Naturally, this is a shallow read of the films actual intent.
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Its not only one ofthe pictures greatest scenes, its what makes the film work as a whole.
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An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
