'Captain America' actor insists 'American masculinity' is exceptional, despite being under attack

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'Actor Anthony Mackie, who plays the latest incarnation of Marvel’s Captain America in "Captain America: Brave New World," warned that American masculinity is both necessary and exceptional.

Mackie has made numerous headlines in recent months, having taken up the iconic role of Captain America from its popular predecessor, Chris Evans, in Marvel movies. On Tuesday, "The Pivot Podcast" released an extensive interview where the actor spoke about both his career and his personal life, including how he raises his sons.

"In the past 20 years, we've been living through the death of the American male," Mackie said. "They have literally killed masculinity in our homes and our communities, for one reason or another, but I raise my boys to be young men."

He explained that he believes becoming young men consists both of maturity and the ability to be a protector.'