A 1949 government propaganda film highlights a vision of cradle-to-grave health care in America for just three cents a week. Directed by Chuck Jones, ''So Much for So Little'' showcases a character's life journey, emphasizing the importance of health care from infancy through retirement. The success of this initiative was undermined by partisanship, capitalism, and discriminatory zoning policies, which shattered the hope that Americans would communally support health care for all. The film won an Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1950, serving as a nostalgic reminder of an idealistic health care system.
Directed by Chuck Jones, also known for animating Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig, the short film 'So Much for So Little' showcases a cradle-to-grave health care system funded by just three cents a week.
The film follows a character from infancy to retirement, illustrating the government's commitment to health care, emphasizing that health should not be a concern throughout the individual's life.
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