Reductive and sensationalistic correlations detract from the movie's salient points.
The Mask You Live In
Is hyper-masculinity harming boys, men and society at large?
2015 · 1h 28m
Documentary
Directed by
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
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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