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The Mask You Live In

Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior 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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Miss Representation

Like drawing back a curtain to let a bright light stream in, Miss Representation uncovers a glaring reality we live with everyday but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.

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The Great American Lie

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s first film, Miss Representation looked at the ways limiting gender norms negatively affect girls and women. Her second film, The Mask You Live In, exposed how those same norms also harm boys and men. The Great American Lie will complete the story by examining the effect of these limiting gender norms on society at large.

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