The Mask You Live In

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Shoshana S @shoshana.scott Dec 11 "The mask you live in", shows a deep understanding and perspective to how boys are taught to define themselves in our society. My favorite part of this film was showing the similar sides from all the men whether they are 10 years old or in their 30s, they all offer unique perspectives. The documentary doesn't have a direct cause, just shows all the added up ways our world can view masculinity in a toxic way. See more Lily B @LButchers Dec 11 This film gave me such powerful insight into the experience of growing up as a young boy and a man. The film does an amazing job of focusing on the pressures of society and toxic culture that our world has made for young men. It truly is such an important topic and I am glad there is media talking about men's mental health and the expectations they face. See more Ella X @ellaxu Dec 11 "The Mask You Live In" includes men of various ages about their experiences, offering a wide perspective of how men live in American society. A lot of the information and topics mentioned in the documentary is general knowledge, though it still does a good job raising concerns about how we, as a society, could be doing better for men. I especially found the information regarding the statistics of pornography and games interesting. See more Tiki S @tikismith Dec 11 This film is impactful, emotional, and challenging to digest. Reveals the truth about growing up as a boy in America, the expectations, and how they affect children's psyches. This film captures the stories of multiple men in a narrative style that is easy to follow. See more Haley V @haleyvass3r Dec 11 This documentary impacted me beyond words. It dives into a very thoughtful and interesting discussion of how men are also impacted by toxic masculinity and how the sins of the father harm the son. It's opened my eyes to the struggles that men face because of the systems that have been set in place decades ago. It also hit me very personally as there were many moments where I thought of how this could've been what my dad experienced or how this is an experience I never want my little brother to go through. It's a wonderful documentary that'll break your heart and sew it back together by the end. See more Mia Y @MiaYamano Dec 10 This film did a very good job of illustrating the male perspective and cultural notions of masculinity. The film highlighted some of the social expectations and pressures they experience throughout their life. Moreover, the flow of the documentary was well thought out, providing many insights into each stage of life, from childhood to adulthood. See more Read all reviews

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