Ever felt pressure to “be a man?” American Male, a short film from MTV’s Look Different Creator Competition, is a gritty look at how gender norms make it hard for us to be who we really are. Head to privilege.lookdifferent.org for more on the issue and how to take action.

• MTV
• Michael John Madden
• Connor Williams
• Rob August
• Nick Beckwith
• Gunner Greyson
• Adam Matruski
• Hank Northrop
• Austin Ressler