Point Rationing of Foods

1943 NR 6m 5.3

Animated documentary short film demonstrating the reasons and methods of the point system of wartime food rationing.

In the face of wartime demands and agricultural personnel shortages during World War II, food rationing was necessary. This film explains the US Government's answer of of these wartime realities, point based rationing. Furthermore, the system's application is illustrated as we follow a typical grocery shopper at the store who learns to use it in her favor.

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Studio(s): Leon Schlesinger Productions, Office of War Information

Originally Released: Feb 25, 1943

Production Country: United States

Genres: Animation, Documentary, Short, War