Feeling Left Out

Attempt to develop sympathy and understanding for the socially isolated by offering suggestions for overcoming this condition. Coronet Films Sound 12 Minutes Produced by Coronet Films. Educational collaborator: Paul H. Landis, Ph. D., Professor of Sociology, the State College of Washington. Synopsis : This is the story of Mike Hanlon, a high school football player and a boy of pleasing personality. Mike wants friends but instead of trying to make friends with individuals, he concentrates on becoming friendly with a certain group of boys. However, each time he approaches them, he is re- buffed. He feels left out. His coach notices this and explains to him that cliques always exist and that there are several ways that those left out might react. Mike decides to make friends with individuals and is on his way to social maturity.