'A Sensitive Subject' is a comedic short film that examines the importance of being honest and forthright in relationships. It is the story of a neurotic man attempting to ignore his anxieties as he tries sweep a beautiful young woman off of her feet. Allen knows that everyone has a past though he does his best to deny it. While on a date with Claire, he discovers that some people have more of a past than others. Terrified with what he has learned, Allen begins to question whether or not he is 'qualified ' to continue seeing Claire. Armed with bad advice and a bag of prophylactics, Allen decides to pursue a romance with Claire even if it means coming face to face with what and who he fears the most.