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1KHO 960: The Untold Story Behind It's a Wonderful Life | Aaron Burns and Justin Strawhand, Jimmy
It's a Wonderful Life has touched generations of families, but few know the extraordinary story of suffering and healing behind Jimmy Stewart's unforgettable performance.
Filmmaker Aaron Burns and screenwriter Justin Strahan join Ginny Yurich to share the remarkable true story behind their new film, Jimmy, which follows Stewart from Hollywood stardom through his harrowing service in World War II and his eventual return to filmmaking. They reveal how Stewart's own struggles shaped the emotional depth of George Bailey, and why making It's a Wonderful Life became part of his healing. The…
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