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DO UNTO YOURSELF

DO UNTO YOURSELF
By Kat Rollinson

GENRE: Drama
LOGLINE:

An aging woman with an acute case of imposter syndrome must slaughter her worst critic in order to pursue a promotion.

SYNOPSIS:

Ann has been in a lifelong abusive relationship with the one person she can never escape from: herself. She is so tormented by her voice of self-doubt that she has externalised it into a separate presence - Netty. Netty is youthful, slim, confident, and doesn’t hesitate to remind Ann what a waste of space she is.

Ann’s chagrin is further fuelled by a workplace in which she is stagnating, constantly aware of the ever increasing age gap between herself and her teammates. When Ann’s boss Jeremy announces his upcoming retirement, and his young protégé Leo appears set to replace him, Ann ponders taking the bold step of applying for Jeremy’s job.

Netty subjects Ann to a vicious tirade, trying to dissuade her from applying. Ann, who can sink no lower, finally comes out fighting, resulting in Netty’s violent demise.

Free from Netty’s shackles, Ann applies for Jeremy’s job, to the delight of her department head, who spurs Ann on to create some much needed change.

Ann gets the promotion, as Netty rots in hell.

DO UNTO YOURSELF

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