The State of Man

Television ABC
1

image
image1920×1289 111 KB

SYNOPSIS

The State of Man is a provocative and deeply personal investigation by award-winning journalist Marc Fennell into what it means to be a man in Australia today. Over three episodes, Marc investigates modern masculinity and the rise of the online “manosphere”, exploring the influence of big tech and the culture wars reshaping how Australian men see themselves. With honesty and empathy, Marc confronts the underlying beliefs, examines the social and technological forces that shape them, and faces his own blind spots as a man and father. It is an unflinching, deeply human look at what happens when identity, power, and belonging are up for grabs. At times shocking and darkly funny, The State of Man invites all Australians to rethink whether society can build healthier models of masculinity — for the sake of all of us.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

A Helium Pictures and New Mac Production. Developed and produced in association with the ABC. Development assistance and production funding from Minderoo Pictures. Developed with the assistance of VicScreen. Journalist and Producer: Marc Fennell. Executive Producer and Director: Melissa Maclean. Executive Producers: Mark Fennessy, Luke Clark and James McPherson. ABC Commissioning Editor Kalita Corrigan. ABC Head Documentary and Specialist: Susie Jones. Distributed by ABC Commercial.

2

There was an article about The State of Man earlier day, before the Showcase. It includes comments from Marc Fennell:

“We’re not coming at this subject with outrage, or wagging fingers. We’re approaching it with curiosity, openness and empathy. We’re talking to men and women from all walks of life, trying to really listen and understand what’s going on underneath it all – and how we can do better, together.”

Fennessy said the series “tackles one of the most urgent cultural shifts of our time,” calling Fennell’s investigation “unflinching and deeply human.”

“At times shocking and darkly funny, this bold series asks difficult questions wit empathy and rigor that will spark a conversation Australia urgently needs,” he added.