https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/79450310-c89c-4475-b3e2-8f3c36f7e964 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com “The Feeling of Rejection” (1947) is a black-and-white short educational film produced for the Mental Health Division of the Department of National Health and Welfare (Ottawa) and distributed by the University of California University Extension Los Angeles. The film, which is part of a larger series of educational films discussing topics of mental health and psychological disorders called Mental Mechanisms, follows the story of a 23-year-old woman suffering from a form of anxiety disorder among others. Directed by Robert Anderson and written by Bruce Ruddick M.D., the film follows as the young woman, named Margaret, works with a psychiatrist to discover the cause of the disorder and its roots in her adolescence. Film opens, opening credits (0:07). 23-year-old young woman Margaret sits in psychiatrist’s office for consultation; Psychiatrist sifts through her medical files (0:38). Margaret recounts for the psychiatrist the most recent instance of a migraine, corresponding reenactment footage ensues (1:29). Bustling city scenes of downtown Montreal, theater advertises 1946 film “Devotion” featuring Paul Henreid, Ida Lupino (1:37). Margaret comes home to father, mother, sister who do not really give her time of day; Picks up everyone’s chores from washing dishes to ironing and folding laundry (1:51). Back at the psychiatrist’s office, Margaret and doctor review the series of events and interrogate why the headache came on after dinner; Margaret discloses another instance of experiencing a migraine and recounts story alongside corresponding reenactment footage (4:57). Typical office space, area busy with office secretaries hurrying off to beauty appointments to prepare for office party, Margaret left alone as she agrees to pick-up one of her colleagues’ typing work (5:12). Margaret tries on trendy blouses in front of mirror at department store, ultimately purchases the blouse sales girl recommends, even though she does not really like it (6:57). Psychiatrist interviews with Margaret continue: Psychiatrist sits in chair and takes notes while Margaret reclines on examination table and recounts early adolescent memories (8:20). Margaret attends basketball game of one of her closest friends (8:44). Margaret and friend sit down to meal at classic 1940s diner, other customers wearing typical fashion of the era (9:33). Margaret walks along sidewalk of residential area and runs into a group of her friends, no one notices her or says hello (10:12). “Young” Margaret dresses up in crown and cape and practices role for school play in front of stuffed animals; Auditions for role in front of classmates and teacher and freezes (10:45). Sequence shows Margaret as young girl coddled and overly protected by mother: Watches children roughhousing on playground from behind fence, tries to climb on stairwell banister, not allowed to use scissors to do crafts, clings to mother’s side in social settings (12:20). Margaret’s younger sister is born, competes for attention of parents at inopportune moments making her feel like a burden and nuisance (14:13). Margaret as an elementary-aged child becomes the “model child,” helps with household chores and looks after baby sister (17:03). Adult Margaret seen in group therapy session with other adults, does not feel alone (17:58). Margaret uses new found confidence at department store, turns down recommendation of salesman regarding trendy new model of shoe for one she prefers (18:16). Closing credits (19:43). Film ends (20:00). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. 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