Dementia Friendly: It's a Wonderful Life (U)

Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve.

Seeing no way out, George goes to the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present and the loving community he has fostered throughout his life.

Our Dementia Friendly Screenings are designed to meet the needs of people living with dementia along with their families and carers. Hosted by the Ageing Creatively team these sessions offer a supportive and accessible environment with reduced sound levels and low lighting, freedom to move around or sing along and has a short comfort break in the middle of the film. 

With support of the BFI Film Audience Network,  awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to  bring this project to more audiences across the UK