The Mask You Live In (2015)

01/05/2015 (US) • 1h 28m

Documentary

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?


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

feminism

sexism

young boy

gender roles

misogyny

woman director

masculinity

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