The Feeling of Rejection: A Pioneering Film in Group Therapy

The Feeling of Rejection (1947) is the first film in the groundbreaking Mental Mechanisms series produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Created as part of an initiative by psychiatrists at the Allan Memorial Institute to incorporate moving images into group therapy experiments, this film explores the psychological impact of rejection and its role in mental health. A pioneering work in therapeutic filmmaking, it offers valuable insights into early psychiatric practices and remains a significant piece in the history of psychology and cinema.