The Mask You Live In

A film by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

THE MASK YOU LIVE IN follows boys and young men as they struggle to negotiate America’s narrow definition of masculinity.

The film illustrates how gender stereotypes are reinforced by media, peers, and adults, and interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men.

Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it.

The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men.

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Director

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Runtime

97 minutes, one-hour version

Rights Represented

International

Captions Available

Engliah

Language

Englsih

Press

“…the ultimate message is one of hope; if kids can be raised to reject outdated/limiting roles, we can all help boys forge new identities as men, husbands, friends, and fathers.”

- Common Sense Media
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – SUNDANCE Film Festival

Official Selection – SHEFFIELD Film Festival

Official Selection – CINEQUEST Film Festival

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The Mask You Live In

We can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men

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