"The New Girl" is a short film sponsored by the US government. It's about the integration of workplaces necessitated for companies working on government contracts. In other words, if they want to continue working for the government, integration of the workplace was a must. I can only assume that the short was shown at various companies around the States in order to stimulate discussions and prepare them for such changes. Interestingly, a few Hollywood stars are in this one...ones who would go on to stardom such as Ed Asner and Gail Fisher.
The story is set at an unnamed company. The top brass at the company are in favor of this new policy of integration but there are some resistant bigots in various jobs who hate the notion of allowing 'them' to come to work there. The story is unflinching and difficult at times to watch, but it also has some lovely performances...such as when the new girl's mother tells her what it was like for her when she was younger. Very touching indeed. Overall,, a very effective little film...and, if you want to see it, it's posted to YouTube.
The story is set at an unnamed company. The top brass at the company are in favor of this new policy of integration but there are some resistant bigots in various jobs who hate the notion of allowing 'them' to come to work there. The story is unflinching and difficult at times to watch, but it also has some lovely performances...such as when the new girl's mother tells her what it was like for her when she was younger. Very touching indeed. Overall,, a very effective little film...and, if you want to see it, it's posted to YouTube.
