Synopsis
Educational films from the mid-20th century illustrate the societal expectations and roles assigned to boys in America, reflecting parental and educational hopes and fears.
Synopsis
Skip Elsheimer curates a collection of educational films in How to Be a Man, focusing on lessons taught to boys in America. The documentary features various clips that reflect the hopes and fears of parents and educators. These films illustrate societal expectations and the roles assigned to young boys during a significant period in American culture. By analyzing these historical works, the film reveals how educational cinema influenced youth understanding of masculinity.
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Why Watch
- See how educational films shaped masculinity in America.
- Find out about societal expectations for boys in the past.
- Meet Skip Elsheimer, curator of the film collection.
Did You Know
- The documentary is 183 minutes long.
- It was produced in the United States in 2009.
- Skip Elsheimer is the founder of the A/V Geeks educational film archive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who curated the documentary 'How to Be a Man'?
Skip Elsheimer, founder of the A/V Geeks educational film archive, curated the documentary.
What year was 'How to Be a Man' released?
'How to Be a Man' was released in 2009.
What is the duration of the documentary 'How to Be a Man'?
The duration of 'How to Be a Man' is 183 minutes.
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