Capra Grandson Is Speaker at Screening
Frank Capra III, a producer and first assistant director as well as the grandson of the late legendary director Frank Capra, will discuss his grandfather’s work at Cal State Long Beach’s Carpenter Center on Friday in conjunction with a pre-inauguration screening of Capra’s “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington.”
The film, starring Jimmy Stewart in a tale of political corruption and idealism, will be shown at 8 p.m. as part of the university’s monthly classic films showcase.
In addition to Frank Capra III (“Pluto Nash,” “The Story of Us”), former California Gov. George Deukmejian will also speak about the film, offering a veteran politician’s take.
Admission is $5.
Information: (562) 985-7000.
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