Tuesday, December 02, 2008

In these hard economic times, the University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Film Studies and the university community would like to remind all that it's still a wonderful life. Area residents are invited to a free screening of Frank Capra's classic It's a Wonderful Life on Friday, Dec. 19 in Kenan Auditorium. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with holiday music and free hot cider and cocoa, followed by a program and screening at 7 p.m.

As part of the program, the third annual Clarence Award, named for the film's angel-in-training, will be presented to a local "angel." Clarence shows the film's main character, George Bailey, how he has touched the lives of so many others in his town. In that spirit, the Clarence Award recognizes someone in the greater Wilmington area, who without fanfare or publicity, gives consistently and unselfishly to others to make a real difference to individuals and the community. As in the past, the university will partner with the Salvation Army to bring joy to others by inviting attendees to bring financial donations, new or gently used clothing for children ages 3-9, or new or gently used, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army to distribute.

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.

Media Contact: Caroline Cropp, UNCW Media Relations Specialist, 910.962.7109