Event

From the makers of Miss Representation, The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to be themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.

Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues 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, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men.

This event is free and open to the public and will include the film followed by a short discussion. Please RSVP here.

Philadelphia feminist activist organization Pussy Division and Penn's Media Activism Research Collective have partnered to bring you this event.