“Act like a man” and “grow some balls” are incredibly hurtful phrases. And they also reinforce the terrible standards of what it means to be masculine.

Those types of phrases and typical assumptions about what it means to be a “man” in modern America are examined in the documentary, “The Mask You Live In.” Watch the emotional trailer below. Thanks to Bitch for sharing.

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