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The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In

Is hyper-masculinity harming boys, men and society at large?

20157.61h 28m

Overview

Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with a behaviour disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives. The Mask You Live In asks: as a society, how are we failing our boys?

Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Written by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jessica Congdon
Produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jessica Congdon, Jessica Anthony
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Top Cast

Michael Kimmel

Michael Kimmel

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Caroline Heldman

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Tony Porter

Tony Porter

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Nadine Burke

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William Pollack

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Steven Mason

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Luis Vallejo

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Ana Montes

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Joseph Marshall

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Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo

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Themes & Keywords

feminismsexismyoung boygender rolesmisogynywoman directormasculinity

About The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In is a documentary film released in 2015 exploring themes of feminism, sexism, young boy, gender roles, misogyny, woman director. Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, it stars Michael Kimmel, Caroline Heldman, Tony Porter. Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with a behaviour disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives. The Mask You Live In asks: as a society, how are we failing our boys?

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