Documentaries of the 1990s

It Was a Wonderful Life

Year1993
Directed byMichèle Ohayon
Made inUnited States
woman

At a glance

It Was a Wonderful Life is a 1993 documentary film directed by Michèle Ohayon about homeless women in the United States. The film’s subject is women’s homelessness, and it is in English. For viewers exploring documentary portrayals of women’s lives or homelessness in the United States, those details identify its central focus. The film received the Gold Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. It was also nominated for an award by the International Documentary Association and for Best Documentary at the Hawaii International Film Festival. These honors and nominations offer additional context for readers considering the film, while its subject and setting remain the clearest guide to whether it fits their interests. It is a documentary feature from 1993, rather than a series, with a focus on women experiencing homelessness in the United States.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in documentaries about women’s experiences and homelessness in the United States. Students exploring these subjects may find its focus relevant.

What is good

  • Focuses on homeless women in the United States
  • Directed by Michèle Ohayon
  • Won a Gold Award at WorldFest-Houston
  • Nominated by the International Documentary Association

What to know first

  • Released in 1993
  • No runtime is listed

Verdict

It Was a Wonderful Life centers on homeless women in the United States and was directed by Michèle Ohayon. Its listed award and nominations provide added context for viewers considering this 1993 documentary.

Details

Year
1993wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Michèle Ohayonwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
womanwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0107232wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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