It’s difficult to think of another movie that possesses the same subtle yet forceful quality as 'The Assistant,' a work requiring complete engagement from viewers to depict a disturbingly commonplace account of normalized mistreatment. This is an understated film, full of strength, and certainly worth seeing.

“The Assistant,” a film arriving at a relevant moment concerning workplace power dynamics, really affected me and left me feeling upset. This quietly impactful story about a young assistant (Julia Garner) working for a well-known entertainment executive draws inspiration from the Me Too movement—specifically, the problematic actions of Harvey Weinstein. The narrative does a good job of showing how heavy the emotional…