New movie about Jimmy Stewart to premiere at Lone Star Film Festival in North Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new film about the life of Jimmy Stewart will make its world premiere in Fort Worth.
“Jimmy” follows Stewart’s service in World War II and how it shaped his role as George Bailey in the 1946 holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The biopic stars KJ Apa, Kara Killmer, Neal McDonough, Max Casella, Christopher McDonald, Sarah Drew, Rob Riggle, Julian Works and Jen Lilley.
Ahead of its Nov. 6 release in theaters, “Jimmy” will make its world premiere as the opening night film of the Lone Star Film Festival on Nov. 4.
Fort Worth-based Papaian Studios is hosting the premiere in conjunction with the festival.
“Great storytelling matters. The right message matters even more,” Papaian Studios founder Hien Papaian said in a news release. “Fort Worth has a special meaning to the Stewart family, and with Burns & Co. Entertainment, we hope to honor Jimmy’s legacy, celebrate his service, and remember his life of resilience, kindness, and achievement in film and as part of the American story. Papaian Studios is proud to host this special world premiere.”
While born and raised in Indiana, Pa., Stewart had a deep tie to Fort Worth.
The Academy Award winner served as a celebrity ambassador to Fort Worth during the 1970s and was a major promoter of the Fort Worth Zoo. During that time, Stewart narrated a short film called “Fort Worth: The Unexpected City” that depicted the city’s cultural heritage.
