The Mask You Live In
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The Mask You Live In is a documentary film that explores how narrow definitions of masculinity in American culture negatively impact boys, men, and society at large.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Mask You Live In canonical | 5 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T244833 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Mask You Live In Context triple: [Jennifer Siebel Newsom, notableWork, The Mask You Live In]
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A.
The Light We Carry
The Light We Carry is a 2022 nonfiction book by Michelle Obama that offers personal reflections and practical wisdom on resilience, hope, and navigating uncertainty.
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B.
Fell on Black Days
"Fell on Black Days" is a dark, introspective grunge song by Soundgarden, written and sung by Chris Cornell and released on their acclaimed 1994 album *Superunknown*.
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C.
As I Am
"As I Am" is a Grammy-winning R&B and soul studio album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, noted for hits like "No One" and its blend of classical piano with contemporary urban sounds.
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D.
Be Yourself
"Be Yourself" is a 2005 rock song by Chris Cornell’s band Audioslave, known for its introspective lyrics about individuality and self-acceptance.
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E.
It Don’t Have to Change
"It Don’t Have to Change" is a soulful R&B track by John Legend from his debut album "Get Lifted," showcasing his smooth vocals and reflective songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Mask You Live In Target entity description: The Mask You Live In is a documentary film that explores how narrow definitions of masculinity in American culture negatively impact boys, men, and society at large.
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A.
The Light We Carry
The Light We Carry is a 2022 nonfiction book by Michelle Obama that offers personal reflections and practical wisdom on resilience, hope, and navigating uncertainty.
-
B.
Fell on Black Days
"Fell on Black Days" is a dark, introspective grunge song by Soundgarden, written and sung by Chris Cornell and released on their acclaimed 1994 album *Superunknown*.
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C.
As I Am
"As I Am" is a Grammy-winning R&B and soul studio album by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, noted for hits like "No One" and its blend of classical piano with contemporary urban sounds.
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D.
Be Yourself
"Be Yourself" is a 2005 rock song by Chris Cornell’s band Audioslave, known for its introspective lyrics about individuality and self-acceptance.
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E.
It Don’t Have to Change
"It Don’t Have to Change" is a soulful R&B track by John Legend from his debut album "Get Lifted," showcasing his smooth vocals and reflective songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
American documentary film
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documentary film ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage healthier, more flexible definitions of masculinity
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promote emotional literacy among boys and men ⓘ raise awareness of the costs of rigid gender norms ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | The Representation Project ⓘ |
| director | Jennifer Siebel Newsom ⓘ |
| examines |
how boys are taught to hide vulnerability
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links between masculinity norms and bullying ⓘ links between masculinity norms and relationship difficulties ⓘ links between masculinity norms and substance abuse ⓘ links between masculinity norms and suicide risk ⓘ |
| features |
interviews with activists
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interviews with boys ⓘ interviews with coaches ⓘ interviews with educators ⓘ interviews with men ⓘ interviews with psychologists ⓘ interviews with sociologists ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
education system and boys
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emotional suppression in boys and men ⓘ fatherhood and male role models ⓘ media representations of masculinity ⓘ mental health of boys and men ⓘ narrow definitions of masculinity ⓘ peer pressure on boys ⓘ socialization of boys in the United States ⓘ sports culture and masculinity ⓘ violence and aggression among boys and men ⓘ |
| genre |
educational film
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social issue documentary ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
educators
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parents ⓘ youth organizations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
boys and men in American culture
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gender norms ⓘ masculinity ⓘ |
| producer |
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
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The Representation Project ⓘ |
| productionCompany | The Representation Project ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 2015 ⓘ |
| theme |
emotional well-being of boys and men
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harmful gender stereotypes ⓘ impact of masculinity norms on society ⓘ intersection of masculinity and violence ⓘ social expectations of manhood ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Mask You Live In Description of subject: The Mask You Live In is a documentary film that explores how narrow definitions of masculinity in American culture negatively impact boys, men, and society at large.
Referenced by (5)
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subject surface form:
Jennifer Siebel Newsom