Zuzu: All Grown Up – The Foundation of It’s a Wonderful Life Festival

In this special episode of Zuzu: All Grown Up, Karolyn Grimes and Dr. Chris Brunell explore the origins and legacy of the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life Festival in Seneca Falls, New York—a town many believe inspired Bedford Falls itself. 

 

Now more than two decades strong, the festival continues to unite cast members, fans, and a close-knit community each year in celebration of the film’s timeless message. Guests Fran Barbieri, Fr. Jim Fennessy, Michael J. Mirras, and Laura Jacuzzo join to share the incredible journey behind this cherished event and how it keeps the spirit of It’s a Wonderful Life alive for generations to come.