Where to Watch Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) in Canada

What it's about

The life and career of legendary, three-time Oscar winner Frank Capra is explored in this acclaimed documentary through clips from his films, interviews with friends, family, and co-workers, and revealing archival film including footage of Capra himself. The director started as a poor Italian immigrant and through ambition, hard work, and talent singlehandedly put Poverty Row Columbia Studios on the map with classics like "American Madness," "Lost Horizon," and "Meet John Doe," as well as Oscar winners "It Happened One Night," "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," and "You Can't Take It with You,'' culminating with his masterpiece, "It's a Wonderful Life." Capra's professional and personal philosophy of "One man, one film predated the auteur theory by decades. Capra's wartime service and educational TV experience are detailed along with his two last features, "A Hole in the Head" and "Pocketful of Miracles," made after the collapse of the studio system resulting in the director's premature retirement.

Cast and crew

Director

Kenneth Bowser

Writer

Kenneth Bowser

Starring

Ron Howard, Robert Altman, Jeanine Basinger

Details

Release date

May 18, 1997

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 2 nominations total

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