The Mask You Live In is a documentary that shows the pressure of society placed on boys, where showing how strong is what matters most. In the documentary there are real reports of boys who have already been through a similar situation, and how they acted or were instructed to act. Phrases like "don't cry" or "be a man" are very common. The documentary also has the view and opinion of professionals in early childhood education, they explain that boys who are educated in this way, who hide feelings, become more closed and introverted men. And boys who share their feelings from an early age tend to be more understandable and open adults.
It is a very interesting documentary even though it has a sad context, because it shows all the prejudice and the judgment of society about how boys or men should act, and express themselves, in case they keep feelings. I would recommend it to a friend who has communication skills so he has a notion that expressing himself is natural and necessary.
-Júlia Caetano
Review of The Mask You Live In
