Jason Gutierrez is a Puerto Rican from New York City and the quintessential all-American guy. Status comes at a price as rumors spread that Jason is gay. With his identity questioned, Jason is pushed to understand who he is and find out how far he will go to prove that he’s just “one of the boys.”
Man in the Mirror examines stereotypes, sexual identity, homophobia and bullying.
This 17:11-minute film was created by Scenarios USA.
About the Writer
Man in the Mirror was written by Treviny Marie Colon from The Bronx, New York. Treviny graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in Manhattan. She is currently studying American History at Penn State University.
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