When his mother dies, scandal-ridden ex-Olympian John Wright returns to a hometown that has not forgiven him.

A love story for our times, exploring the joys, loneliness, triumphs, and heartbreaks of modern dating and online relationships.

Ever felt pressure to “be a man?” American Male, a short film from MTV’s Look Different Creator Competition, is a gritty look at how gender norms make it hard for us to be who we really are. Head to privilege.lookdifferent.org for more on the issue and how to take action.