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PBS Newshour

Rhode Island town says it inspired 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Season 2025 Episode 357 | 5m 22s

Watching the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” has become a holiday tradition for millions of families. One small town in Rhode Island believes it helped inspire the beloved movie. Pamela Watts of Ocean State Media has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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