Synopsis
Grayson plunges into the world of cage-fighting, or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), in north-east England. As a self-described 'life-long sissy', Grayson has a problem with machismo, but as he spends time with the fighters, many of his expectations about hyper-macho men are overturned. Grayson tries to understand what lies behind this 'hard man' image.
- Programme: Grayson Perry: All Man
- Episode: 01: Hard Man
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2016
- PSHE | Mental Health | Masculinity | Depression
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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