‘Not here to tell you what to think’: Marc Fennell goes where Theroux couldn’t in The State Of Man
Documentary maker Marc Fennell explores the 'manosphere' in his new three-part ABC series, The State Of Man. Fennell aims to provide a neutral focal point for a national conversation about the origins and impacts of these contentious online subcultures.
Why it matters
The series addresses the growing cultural influence of online male-centric communities and the societal challenges they present.
Marc Fennell does NOT like to ruffle feathers. But something tells us the podcaster, doco maker and TV host’s latest documentary, The State Of Man, is about to do just that. In the three-part series for ABC, Fennell is taking a deep-dive into the contentious world of the manosphere — and what he’s unearthing makes for uncomfortable viewing. “I don’t believe in telling people what to think. Lots of people do, but I really don’t,” says Fennell, speaking to STM from his home in Sydney. “For me, what I’m hoping (this series) will do, is to provide a focal point to actually decide where we want to go with this issue. “We are powerful — we can change the conversation.
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