Film Screening and Panel: The Mask You Live In @ PS/IS 276, May 27, 7:30PM

Film Screening: The Mask You Live In

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. 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. Tickets: $15, purchase at: http://bit.ly/TheMaskYouLiveInNYC All proceeds go to PS/IS 276 academic and enrichment programs. Co-sponsored by PS/IS 276 PTA, The Hudson River Park Mothers Group, and NYC Dads Group