In America, Social Security is an essential government program that all citizens are a part of, and thus all should be knowledgeable about. The Social Security Story is a fantastic historical film that’s a piece of the history of American government. The history of the Social Security system is an interesting one, since this entitlement program has been a hot button issue for decades. The film takes viewers on a tour of a Social Security government office. This is a wonderful example of historical US Government bureaucracy. The film also reveals what to do about a lost Social Security Card, how Social Security benefits are accrued, and how Social Security numbers are assigned.