Wrestling with Manhood (2003)

Wrestling with Manhood (2003) poster

Wrestling with Manhood is the first educational program to pay attention to the enormous popularity of professional wrestling among male youth, addressing its relationship to real-life violence and probing the social values that sustain it as a powerful cultural force. Richly illustrating their analysis with numerous examples, Sut Jhally and Jackson Katz - the award-winning creators of the videos Dreamworlds and Tough Guise, respectively - offer a new way to think about the enduring problems of men's violence against women and bullying in our schools.

Director: Sut Jhally
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Media Education Foundation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

wrestling, bullying, sexual violence, censorship, pro wrestling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrestling with Manhood about?
Wrestling with Manhood is the first educational program to pay attention to the enormous popularity of professional wrestling among male youth, addressing its relationship to real-life violence and probing the social values that sustain it as a powerful cultural force. Richly illustrating their analysis with numerous examples, Sut Jhally and Jackson Katz - the award-winning creators of the videos Dreamworlds and Tough Guise, respectively - offer a new way to think about the enduring problems of men's violence against women and bullying in our schools.
Who directed Wrestling with Manhood?
Wrestling with Manhood was directed by Sut Jhally.
How long is Wrestling with Manhood?
Wrestling with Manhood has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Wrestling with Manhood?
Wrestling with Manhood is a Documentary film.
Where was Wrestling with Manhood produced?
Wrestling with Manhood was produced in United States of America.