The Mask You Live In
Is hyper-masculinity harming boys, men and society at large?
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?
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: The Representation Project, Fork Films
- Keyword: feminism, sexism, young boy, gender roles, misogyny, woman director, masculinity
- Cast: Michael Kimmel, Caroline Heldman, Tony Porter, Nadine Burke, William Pollack, Steven Mason