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