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    The Mask You Live In

    2015 · Documentary · 1h 37m

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  2. Jun 4, 2018 · A powerful documentary that explores how society shapes boys into men and the consequences of gender stereotypes. Learn how sports, video games, pornography, and rape culture affect boys' identity, confidence, and well-being.

  3. Feb 6, 2015 · A documentary that explores the social expectations and pressures of masculinity in America, with interviews, statistics and clips. The review criticizes the film for its rambling and glib argumentation, and its reductive and sensationalistic correlations.

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    The Mask You Live Infollows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, o...

    Research shows that compared to girls, boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives.

    Help shape the national conversation around healthy masculinity by hosting a screening of The Mask You Live In. With the right screening resources, you can arrange a screening in a few easy steps. Total Running Time: 1h 37m. Stream, buy or license the film HERE.

    The film explores how boys and young men are influenced by gender stereotypes, media, and society to conform to a narrow definition of masculinity. It features experts and stories of boys facing challenges and seeking to express themselves authentically.

  4. The Mask You Live In is a 2015 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. It premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film explores what Newsom perceives to be harmful notions about masculinity in mainstream American culture.

  5. Jun 8, 2015 · A group of students from Hamline University share their reactions and insights after watching The Mask You Live In, a film that explores the question of what it means to be a man in America. They discuss the themes of intimacy, policing, and athletics in relation to masculinity and gender norms.

  6. Jan 25, 2015 · The Mask You Live In: Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. With Joe Herman, Michael Kimmel, Caroline Heldman, Tony Porter. Explores how our culture's narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large and unveils what we can do about it.

  7. THE MASK YOU LIVE IN presents facts, statistics, and first-hand accounts of boys and young men ensnared in an emotionally discouraging trap. As former NFL player Joe Ehrmann puts it, “In a win-at-all-costs culture, it’s strictly about the win at the expense of character development.”

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