February 11th TED Talk – How movies teach manhood

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Cost: FREE!

This Wednesday at noon, join us for weekly TED Talks at Compact Cinema!

When Colin Stokes’ 3-year-old son caught a glimpse of “Star Wars,” he was instantly obsessed. But what messages did he absorb from the sci-fi classic? Stokes asks for more movies that send positive messages to boys: that cooperation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain.

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