Elbow Room

Elbow Room

8 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2002

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.



Elbow Room

8 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2002

Elbow Room
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.


Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Elbow Room
Directors Diane Obomsawin
Writers Diane Obomsawin

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