The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content Accessibility
New release
Coming 
None

The Feeling of Rejection

1947 20 min
Leaving soon

The case history of Margaret, a 23-year-old girl who has physical disorders with no physical causes. A psychiatrist shows her the root of her troubles--childhood overprotection and discouragement of her efforts to express herself, resulting in a crippling fear of failure and a complete inability to assert herself. When Margaret understands her problem, she develops new and healthier habits of behaviour.

This content is not available for free viewing in your location.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.
Not available
Share
The Feeling of Rejection

Details

The case history of Margaret, a 23-year-old girl who has physical disorders with no physical causes. A psychiatrist shows her the root of her troubles--childhood overprotection and discouragement of her efforts to express herself, resulting in a crippling fear of failure and a complete inability to assert herself. When Margaret understands her problem, she develops new and healthier habits of behaviour.

  • director
    Robert Anderson
  • producer
    Robert Anderson
    Evelyn Cherry
  • script
    Bruce Ruddick
  • photography
    Denis Gillson
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
  • editing
    Victor Jobin
  • music
    Robert Fleming
  • cast
    Wanda Allen
    J.D. Macbeth
    Helen Smith
    Robin Taylor

Enjoy the NFB experience on your favourite device

The Feeling of Rejection
Purchase options
Also available