Friday December 15, 2006
Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life
6:30 pm: holiday caroling and free hot cider and cocoa on the steps of Kenan Auditroium
7:00 pm: Screening and presentation by Frank Capra Jr.
Free and open to the public.
The Salvation Army will be collecting new toys and clothing for children ages 3-9. Donations appreciated.
For more information contact the Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910-962-3500.
"Strange, isn't it? Each one's life touches so many other lives. When one isn't around it leaves an awful hole, doesn't it?" - Clarence, It's a Wonderful Life
Wilmington, N.C. - The University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Film Studies and the university community invite area residents to a holiday celebration featuring a screening of Frank Capra's holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life on Friday, Dec. 15, at Kenan Auditorium on the UNCW campus. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on the steps of the auditorium with holiday caroling and free hot cider and cocoa followed by the program, which begins at 7 p.m.
New this year will be the presentation of the Clarence Award, named for the film's angel-in-training, Clarence, who shows how one person's life touches so many others. In the spirit of the film, the purpose of the annual Clarence Award is to recognize someone in the greater Wilmington area, who without fanfare or publicity, gives consistently and unselfishly to others to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Once again, the university will partner with the Salvation Army to make this holiday wonderful for others by inviting attendees to bring financial donations, new clothing for children ages 3-9, or toys for the Salvation Army to distribute. There is an urgent need for new clothing.
Hosted by Lou Buttino, chair of film studies, the program will feature Frank Capra Jr. who will introduce the film and explain how and why his father came to make the film. A distinguished member of the film studies faculty, Capra has a singular personal and professional knowledge of the film. "It's unique that our community has such a connection to this American film classic - enjoyed by millions - in Frank Capra Jr.," Buttino said. "And to see this film as a shared experience, on the big screen, is truly powerful. The impact is far greater than seeing it on television."
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910.962.3500 or the UNCW Department of Film Studies at 910.962.7502.
This holiday celebration is sponsored by the UNCW Department of Film Studies in partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences, Office of the Dean, Office of Cultural Arts, Center for Leadership Education and Service, Marketing and Communications, and Public Service and Continuing Studies.
Brought to you by the Department of Film Studies.
