Screening of “The Mask You Live In” Explores America’s Narrow Definition of Masculinity
About the event
The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Written, produced and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2015.
The Mask You Live In will screen on March 31 at Todd Hall Room 116, 6:00 pm. After the screening, there will be community / panel discussion led by Jade d’Alpoim Guedes, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology and the Anthropology Club.
The media is invited to attend the screening and cover the post-screening panel discussion.
The documentary present the personal narratives of young boys and men and features experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media, further exploring how gender stereotypes are interconnected with race, class, and circumstance. The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men.
“Just as our culture has harmed women and girls, so too are we harming our boys, which has led to a ‘boy crisis’ in America,” said Newsom. “Our intention is that this film sparks a national conversation around masculinity and helps our boys overcome limiting stereotypes, encouraging them to stay true to themselves.”
A trailer of the movie can be watched here:
http://therepresentationproject.org/films/the-mask-you-live-in/
RSVP are appreciated (please see our eventbrite page):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mask-you-live-in-screening-wsu-anthropology-club-tickets-16310958516
For more information about screenings, please contact Jessica Lee:
Jessica@therepresentationproject.org
For press/media inquiries, please contact Cristina Escobar: