Compare the original black-and-white scenes from It’s a Wonderful Life (YouTube) and its colorized version (YouTube).  Discuss 2-3 aesthetic qualities of each of the two versions and discuss the movement to add color to these early films. In your opinion, is this a good idea or not? Is colorization a way of enhancing the visual quality of early films, or does it deplete the director’s original impact? Please formulate a 400-500 word response to these discussion points.

Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Citations should be in APA format.

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