Adolescence: Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne on Boyhood, Masculinity and the Manosphere
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the mini-series 'Adolescence' and its exploration of masculinity and online misogyny.
The Peabody Award's Executive Director Jeffrey Jones sits down with Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, the minds behind the gripping mini-series Adolescence . The Emmy-winning crime drama explores the aftermath of a brutal crime committed by a young boy against a girl classmate. With its unflinching exploration of grief and confusion in the wake of such a horrific event, the show sparked worldwide conversations regarding online misogyny and teen behaviors. Graham and Thorne discuss how concern over the role that technology plays in the lives of children was a major inspiration behind the show. Graham also shares how his personal experiences shaped his character, Eddie Miller. Later, host Gabe González is joined by Dr. Harriet Over to discuss “the manosphere:” what it is, why we should all be concerned, and ways to tackle the very real rise of misogyny online.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeffrey Jones, Gabe González
Guests: Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne, Dr. Harriet Over
Topics covered
- boyhood
- masculinity
- misogyny
- teen behavior
- technology
- crime drama
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Stephen Graham
- Jack Thorne
- masculinity
- misogyny
- teen behavior
- technology
- crime drama
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Adolescence
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