Classic Christmas movies often preach good-spirited messages about peace and goodwill, but one 1946 entry stands out even beyond the holiday subset of iconic films to be named by most inspirational movie of all time by the American Film Institute (AFI). A great inspirational film doesn’t require a specific genre or subject matter to motivate audiences. From the sports fantasy Field of Dreams to the prison drama The Shawshank Redemption, the most encouraging and hopeful movies first and foremost provide a powerful and timeless message for generations to come. Some, in fact, have continued to annually inspire viewers for nearly a century.
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