The Mask You Live In
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The Mask You Live In is a documentary film that explores how narrow definitions of masculinity in American culture negatively impact boys, men, and society at large.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American documentary film
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documentary film ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage healthier, more flexible definitions of masculinity
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promote emotional literacy among boys and men ⓘ raise awareness of the costs of rigid gender norms ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | The Representation Project ⓘ |
| director | Jennifer Siebel Newsom ⓘ |
| examines |
how boys are taught to hide vulnerability
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links between masculinity norms and bullying ⓘ links between masculinity norms and relationship difficulties ⓘ links between masculinity norms and substance abuse ⓘ links between masculinity norms and suicide risk ⓘ |
| features |
interviews with activists
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interviews with boys ⓘ interviews with coaches ⓘ interviews with educators ⓘ interviews with men ⓘ interviews with psychologists ⓘ interviews with sociologists ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
education system and boys
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emotional suppression in boys and men ⓘ fatherhood and male role models ⓘ media representations of masculinity ⓘ mental health of boys and men ⓘ narrow definitions of masculinity ⓘ peer pressure on boys ⓘ socialization of boys in the United States ⓘ sports culture and masculinity ⓘ violence and aggression among boys and men ⓘ |
| genre |
educational film
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social issue documentary ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
educators
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parents ⓘ youth organizations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
boys and men in American culture
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gender norms ⓘ masculinity ⓘ |
| producer |
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
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The Representation Project ⓘ |
| productionCompany | The Representation Project ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 2015 ⓘ |
| theme |
emotional well-being of boys and men
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harmful gender stereotypes ⓘ impact of masculinity norms on society ⓘ intersection of masculinity and violence ⓘ social expectations of manhood ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Jennifer Siebel Newsom