Elbow Room(2002)

movie - first aired/released 2002-01-01 - 8 min - audience 6.0

Animation

Directed by Diane Obomsawin

This animated short tackles the subjects of personal space, conflict and conflict resolution in the workplace. At the office, tempers flare as two coworkers who are sitting dangerously close find themselves bumping elbows and spilling ink. The film demonstrates four common approaches to interpersonal tensions: retreat, aggression, denial and - finally - negotiation.