The preview clip below is a solid, short-course in young male mask-making. It describes the damage so many, no, too many young males experience early on in their lives. Mix in some testosterone, some anger, and no guidance, and you'll have a big part of the answer to the question, "Why are adolescent males like that?"
If you're a man, take a deep breath and click the play button. The video says it all. It will take you right back to that time in your life when you formed your mask.
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The impact of these kinds of influences are showing up in a young male near you right now. He's learning to put on his mask to face the world. That's why we need man-makers, good men to step up and teach young guys what it means to be your authentic self, and that the person behind the mask is loveable and awesome.
The Mask You Live In is from the team that created Miss Representation, an exploration of the impact of media on young men and women today. Follow them on their Facebook page.
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Powerful video, Earl. I think it's dead on.
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