Tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers.
Frank Capra: Mr. America is a 2023 British documentary film written and directed by Matthew Wells, at his feature film debut. It premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.
The film focuses on director Frank Capra's personal life and career, through film clips, interviews, and Capra's home movies. Interwees include Alexander Payne, Jeanine Basinger, Tom Rothman, and Joseph McBride.
