The Mask You Live In

The Mask You Live In is a 2015 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

The film explores what Newsom perceives to be harmful notions about masculinity in mainstream American culture.

[1] In an interview she said, "It was really important to me that I could nurture a son who could be true to his authentic self, who wouldn't always feel like he had to prove his masculinity.

[3] The film received mixed reviews and currently holds a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes.

[4] Collider's Matt Goldberg recommended that the film be required viewing in classrooms, yet had an overall negative reaction to the movie and its evidence.