Men on Screen: Changing Depictions of Masculinity

Are the narratives about masculinity that we see on our screens keeping step with healthy expectations for men and boys?

This year, Netflix’s hit ‘Adolescence’ turned the spotlight on how teenagers might become vulnerable to harmful messaging, but what is the wider story? In his previous role as EastEnders’ Executive Producer, Chris Clenshaw and his team worked with experts on the storyline for Phil Mitchell’s depression and associated psychotic symptoms. Chris explained why this was an authentic character development for the ‘hardman” of Albert Square.

Wendy Robinson, Director of Services, CALM, Susie McDonald MBE, CEO, Tender and Sarah Sternberg, Global Director, Reimagining Masculinities, Movember shared the importance of narrative change to support their own organisational missions. Chaired by K Biswas, Editor of Representology: The Journal of Media & Diversity and Chair of Resonance FM, Chair of HEARD.