The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In

Is hyper-masculinity harming boys, men and society at large?

201588 min7.6 / 10

A serious, research-driven documentary interrogating how rigid gender norms damage boys and men, seeking systemic understanding rather than blame.

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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