This film from Coronet shows how feelings of self-consciousness can interfere with a successful and fulfilled life. Marty lives with the feeling that there is a â??spotlightâ?? on him all the time, a fear that is affecting many areas of his life, including his school work and his ability to make friends. He wants a part in the school play, but his lack of self-confidence means that he is only fit to work behind the scenes as a stage hand. Every time he starts to feel self-conscious, an actual spotlight shines on him, illustrating his feelings of vulnerability in certain situations. As the film was made in the 1950s, Marty will eventually learn to find his confidence, echoing the optimism of the time.
