The Attitude Factor

About This Movie

The Attitude Factor is one of those educational docs that sticks with you, mainly for its raw, almost uncomfortable portrayal of workplace dynamics. Directed by Dave Parker in 1981, it dives into the concept of attitude affecting job performance, specifically through the lens of a school bus driver named Barbara. You see her transition from a diligent employee to someone whose negativity impacts not just her work, but also the safety of the kids she drives. The pacing is methodical; it allows the tension to build as her attitude worsens. The performances feel genuine, almost like a captured slice of life. The real-world implications linger, making you think about how attitude shapes our roles, especially in public service. There's a certain grit to the film that feels very much of its time.

Educational film about workplace attitudeExplores consequences in public serviceInteresting period piece on 1980s attitudes