Daddy and the Muscle Academy The Art and Life of Tom Of Finland
Tom of Finland is one of the major icons of the gay world. His provocative erotic drawings have had an enormous influence on gay identity, attitude and self-understanding. This ground-breaking work combines interviews with Tom (prior to his death in 1992) and his leather men acolytes with hundreds of his original drawings and steamy fantasy scenes inspired by his work.
Winner of the Special Jussi Award for Best Documentary at the Jussi Awards.
Running Time
56 mins
Year
1992
Kanopy ID
6346772
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