The Assistant (2019)

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An aspiring film producer who recently graduated college manages to acquire a highly sought-after position as a junior assistant to a man who has a lot of power in the entertainment industry. At first, Jane experiences the same everyday grind that entry-level workers in most industries must go through before they can gain a higher position: She answers calls, takes messages, schedules appointments and travel, makes copies and orders lunches. She even handles onboarding of new hires. As trust in Jane grows, staff members begin to ask her to perform tasks outside of the norm. With each new request, Jane starts to become aware of horrific abuses taking place daily behind closed doors...