LaBonge to Declare 'It's a Wonderful Life' Day in L.A.

Councilmember Tom LaBonge will annouce Friday at City Hall that Dec. 3 will be declared "It's a Wonderful Life Day" in the city of Los Angeles on the film's 65th anniversary.

“There’s no movie like It’s a Wonderful Life,” said LaBonge in a press statement. “With all the challenges we face today, we need more George Baileys and fewer Mr. Potters. It’s also nice to go back to a simpler time to remember the strength of family and neighbors and relationships. It’s a Wonderful Life offers that life-affirming message year after year, generation upon generation.”

"It’s a Wonderful Life Day” will commemorate both the film’s message and its ties to Los Angeles, where it was shot in 1946.

Paramount Pictures is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the film by donating a DVD copy of the movie to every Los Angeles Public Library Branch.

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