Metrosexuality
Kwame, seventeen and straight, is trying to reconcile his estranged fathers, Max and Jordan. He must contend with Max's insistence that he is over Jordan, and Jordan's new relationship with former military man Jonno. Kwame is also trying to attract the girl of his dreams, Asha, and provide support to his two best friends: Dean, a talented footballer struggling with an abusive father and a crush on Max, and skater boy Bambi, trying unsuccessfully to secure a commitment from his older, on-off boyfriend, Robin. Add Max's lesbian sister and new love interest and you're in the middle of a hip, fun, music-filled soap opera.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the concept of metrosexuality, a term coined to describe heterosexual men who adopt a vibrant and sensual interest in fashion, grooming, and lifestyle. It delves into the cultural shifts that led to this phenomenon, examining how societal norms around masculinity have evolved. The film questions whether this trend represents a genuine shift in identity or a superficial marketing construct.
Critical Reception
As a documentary exploring a social phenomenon, 'Metrosexuality' was generally seen as an insightful and timely examination of changing male identity and consumerism in the early 2000s. Critics noted its attempt to define and contextualize a nascent cultural trend.
What Reviewers Say
- Provides a clear definition and historical context for the term 'metrosexual'.
- Raises interesting questions about the influence of media and marketing on male identity.
- Offers a snapshot of early 21st-century cultural shifts in masculinity.
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Fun Fact
The term 'metrosexual' was popularized by journalist Mark Simpson in a 1994 article, though the documentary came out several years later to explore its growing prevalence.
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