The Mask You Live In (2015)

Name: The Mask You Live In
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-01-05

1h 28m

Running Time

January 5, 2015
Release Date

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Plot.

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?

Where to Watch.

Free

Currently The Mask You Live In is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy

Streaming in:
🇺🇸 United States

This Movie Is About.

woman director ·

feminism ·

young boy ·

sexism ·

misogyny ·

masculinity ·

gender roles

Media.

Details.

Release Date
January 5, 2015

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 28m

Genres
Documentary

Wiki.

The Mask You Live In is a 2015 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. It premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film explores what Newsom perceives to be harmful notions about masculinity in mainstream American culture. The film addresses similar themes on identity as her 2011 documentary Miss Representation, such as the impact of gender socialization and gender representation.