“The Mask You Live In” Film Screening Presented at University of San Francisco
Reserve your seats now to see The Mask You Live In. Many screenings are sold out but there are still seats available for the November 19th screening at University of San Francisco at 6:00 pm.
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.
Research shows that compared to girls, 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.
Persuaded by the media, peer groups, and some adults in their lives, boys and young men confront an overwhelming pressure to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic relationships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues that boys and young men must navigate in order to become “real men.”
Following the film Dr. Joseph Marshall, Co-founder and Executive Director of Alive & Free and The Prescription to End Violence, will lead a discussion on what is being done around this issue at the ground-level here in the Bay Area as well as what is happening nation-wide at our schools and universities. Dr. Marshall’s perspective on youth violence is featured in the film alongside the work of psychologist and researcher Dr. Judy Chu and youth educator Ashanti Branch.
Following the film Dr. Joseph Marshall, Co-founder and Executive Director of Alive & Free and The Prescription to End Violence, will lead a discussion on what is being done around this issue at the ground-level here in the Bay Area as well as what is happening nation-wide at our schools and universities. Dr. Marshall’s perspective on youth violence is featured in the film alongside the work of psychologist and researcher Dr. Judy Chu and youth educator Ashanti Branch.
Event Details:
6:00-6:15 Introducing The Mask You Live In
6:15-7:45 Film Viewing
7:45-8:45 Panel Discussion and Q & A
8:45-9:00 Closing RemarksPanelists Will Include:
Dr. Joseph Marshall – Co-founder & Executive Director of Alive & Free – Omega Boys Club
Dr. Aaminah Norris – Director of Education & Research for The Representation Project
Dr. Judy Chu – Psychologist & Educator on boys psychosocial development
Ashanti Branch – Founder & Executive Director of Ever Forward Club
Dr. Lance McCready – Associate Professor, International and Multicultural Education, University of San Francisco
6:00-6:15 Introducing The Mask You Live In
6:15-7:45 Film Viewing
7:45-8:45 Panel Discussion and Q & A
8:45-9:00 Closing RemarksPanelists Will Include:
Dr. Joseph Marshall – Co-founder & Executive Director of Alive & Free – Omega Boys Club
Dr. Aaminah Norris – Director of Education & Research for The Representation Project
Dr. Judy Chu – Psychologist & Educator on boys psychosocial development
Ashanti Branch – Founder & Executive Director of Ever Forward Club
Dr. Lance McCready – Associate Professor, International and Multicultural Education, University of San Francisco
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity Engagement and Community Outreach: diversity@usfca.edu or (415) 422-2821
