Jenny is a Good Thing
Synopsis
Jenny is a Good Thing is a 1969 American short documentary film about children and poverty, directed by Joan Horvath. Produced by Project Head Start, it shows the importance of good nutrition for underprivileged nursery school children. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Horvath
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Horvath
- Original Title
- Jenny is a Good Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- A.C.I. Productions, Project Head Start, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Horvath
Joan Horvath
Andrew Nemes, Stelios Roccos
Muriel Balash
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Horvath
Director
Joan Horvath
Writer
Muriel Balash
Editor
Andrew Nemes
Director of Photography
Stelios Roccos
Director of Photography
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What is Jenny is a Good Thing about?
Jenny is a Good Thing is a 1969 American short documentary film about children and poverty, directed by Joan Horvath. Produced by Project Head Start, it shows the importance of good nutrition for underprivileged nursery school children. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Jenny is a Good Thing?
Jenny is a Good Thing was directed by Joan Horvath.
Who stars in Jenny is a Good Thing?
The principal cast of Jenny is a Good Thing includes Burt Lancaster.
When was Jenny is a Good Thing released and how long is it?
Jenny is a Good Thing was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 18m.