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Anthony Mackie Speech on Masculinity is More Inspiring Than His Captain America Ever Was — An Editorial by M. Montanaro

March 14, 2025  ·
  Marvin Montanaro
Anthony Mackie Playing Sam Wilson Captain America

Falcon/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios' THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Anthony Mackie has set the internet on fire with his recent comments about masculinity, and predictably, the progressive media isn’t happy. In an era where Hollywood and corporate media have spent the last decade deconstructing strong male role models, Mackie dared to say what many of us have known all along: masculinity is important, American masculinity is unique, and young men need strong male figures to look up to.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro
Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com