Re-Repetitive: A Short Film Script Based on Retail Workers' Mental Health Struggles in the recovery stages of COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 struck the world unexpectedly, and those that it affected have had their journey told quietly or not at all. So much so, that the mention of COVID-19 within media such as film and television brush it off as a simple joke. It is a problem that has negatively affected how we as people perceive how we obtain necessities, groceries, and other goods. While many in the world suffered with layoffs and beyond tight schedules, retail workers are often not disclosed with the topic of mental health during this challenging time. Thus, a look into what a handful of different perspectives could help shed light on a topic not discussed as much as it needs to be. With a dive into a script centered around this time, its impact can be truly gauged after the experience of dealing with a stressful period in history.