Colin Stokes: How Movies Teach Manhood
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 co-operation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain.
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ABOUT Colin Stokes
“Colin Stokes divides his time between parenting and building the brand of Citizen Schools, a non-profit that reimagines the school day for middle school students in low-income communities in eight states.
As Managing Director of Brand & Communications, Colin helps people within the organisation find the ideas, words and stories that will connect with more and more people. He believes that understanding the human mind is a force that can be used for good and seeks to take advantage of our innate and learned tendencies to bring out the best in each other and our culture.
Before starting a family, Colin was an actor and graphic designer in New York City. He starred in the long-running off-Broadway musical ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,’ as well is in several musicals and Shakespeare stagings.
But he jokes that he seems to have achieved more renown (and considerably more revenue) for his brief appearances on two Law & Order episodes.”
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