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Looking for Movies that Showcase Positive Masculinity (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by barberousse@lemmy.ca to c/mensliberation@lemmy.ca
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Hey there, fellow movie enthusiasts! I'm on the hunt for films that portray positive masculinity. We often see movies with traditional, stereotypical portrayals of masculinity, but I believe there's a world of cinema out there that can challenge these norms and offer a fresh perspective.

So, I'm turning to you, the experts of Lemmy, to help me discover hidden gems and well-known classics that showcase men in a positive light, breaking free from the clichés. Positive masculinity can encompass a wide range of qualities such as empathy, vulnerability, strength in character, and emotional intelligence. I'm interested in any genre – from drama and comedy to action and sci-fi – as long as the films make us question what it means to be a man.

Let's curate a list of films that define positive masculinity in cinema.

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[–] Sacha@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Sokka also has very good character growth in terms of healthy and positive male traits. He starts out as a bit abrasive and sexist. The opening scene of episode 1 is actually just Katara going off on him about sexism. The scene is kind of abrasive but again, the character grows really well as the series progresses. And I think Sokka is important too. Showing that male characters CAN change and CAN become better people.

Plus, the show does have another case of character growth, with one of the most compelling in all media when it comes to Zuko. And towards the end of the show, he's also showcasing a lot of positive traits. The duality with his sister is also important. Because this is one of the only shows that has the female counterpart as more violent/"evil" than a male character. Usually the female character is always the gentle, kind, loving one that tempers the male one. But they flipped that on its head. No, girls can be abusive too.