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Fennell Investigates Modern Manhood
20 Nov
Summary
- Marc Fennell to host a three-part docuseries on modern masculinity.
- The series will explore the rise of the online 'manosphere'.
- It investigates men's beliefs and societal influences on their identity.
Marc Fennell, known for 'Stuff the British Stole,' is leading a new three-part ABC docuseries, 'The State of Man.' This series offers a provocative and personal examination of modern Australian masculinity and the burgeoning online 'manosphere.' It seeks to understand the complex forces, including big tech and culture wars, that are reshaping how men perceive themselves and their roles.
The investigation will delve into men's core beliefs and the social influences that forge them. Fennell also confronts his own perspectives as a man and a father, promising a deeply human exploration. Co-produced by Helium Pictures and New Mac, the series is being supported by Minderoo Pictures and VicScreen.
With a tone of curiosity and empathy, Fennell states the series aims to listen and understand, fostering a dialogue on how to improve together. Executive producers hail the show as an unflinching look at urgent cultural shifts, posing difficult questions with rigor and wit to initiate a much-needed national conversation.
