This study guide is designed for using the classic film's of Jimmy Stewart, to present universal truths to today’s youth, teaching: character, virtue, truth, goodness, and beauty. Viewing and analyzing these celebrated films from Hollywood's Golden Age inspires our imagination to transcend the group identity politics, and “us vs. them” mentality that threatens the future of our free society. The nine films in this study guide model the civic virtues that must be practiced by ordinary citizens to heal division and faction in the public square. From Frank Capra’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) to John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence (1962), Jimmy Stewart's characters consistently model the civic virtues of friendship, moral courage, generosity of spirit, honor, and patriotism. Exploring all of the aspects of the art of classic cinema can result in unforgettable group or classroom discussions. To meet the varied needs of participants in any learning setting, this study guide includes printable discussion handouts that feature: (1) the film history and background facts, (2) the film's artistry in direction, dialogue and performance, and (3) discussion points on the deep existential questions of love and life dramatized in the film. Films featured in this study guide are: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) The Shop Around the Corner (1940) It's A Wonderful Life (1946) Call Northside 777 (1947) Broken Arrow (1950) Winchester '73 (1950) Carbine Williams (1952) The Man Who Knew Too Much (1955) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Includes a special bonus feature: The Mystery of Free Will in the Human Condition: An Analysis of the 4 Films Jimmy Stewart Made with Alfred Hitchcock The Study Guides created by EGI have been successfully used for over twenty years in a variety of settings including public high school classrooms, detention homes, college campus events, church and community youth groups, and after-school programs.