Under the Hood: The Last Newspaper — Frank Capra, Chesterton, and the Quiet Heroism of Small-Town America
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What made Frank Capra’s films endure for generations? Why do ordinary people still move us more deeply than superheroes? And what happens to a community when it loses its newspaper—or its memory?
In this Under the Hood episode, we go far beyond the plot of The Last Newspaper, exploring the craftsmanship behind the story and the timeless ideas that inspired it. Drawing on the films of Frank Capra, the writings…
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