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In their first bonus episode, Alex and Steven explore the psychological, political and moral dimensions of an iconic movie from the classic Hollywood period called 'It's a Wonderful Life' starring the peerless Jimmy Stewart. Topics they examine include: what has made this movie a family Xmas classic?; how much is George Bailey's character a result of his innate character and how much is it to do with the culture of Bedford Falls?; in psychological terms, how could we explain the malice and miserliness of Mr Potter?; what does Potter suggest about Capra's vision of the good American life?; to what extent should we see George Bailey as a role model of how to be a good person?; what does the ending of the movie say about Capra's moral vision and should we have any reservations about that?
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