The Mask You Live In
Is hyper-masculinity harming boys, men and society at large?
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1/5/2015Runtime
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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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A clear-eyed documentary that interrogates how cultural expectations of masculinity constrain and damage boys, mixing personal stories with research to build a case for systemic change. It's accessible and urgent without feeling preachy, offering both critique and possibility.
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